Vaughan Gething has been elected as the new first minister of Wales, marking a historic moment as the country’s first black leader. The Sunday Times reports that he narrowly won the Welsh Labour leadership election with 51.7% of the vote. Meanwhile, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps reportedly abandoned a trip to Ukraine after British intelligence warned of a potential Russian missile strike.
The Sunday Telegraph features a dejected-looking Marcus Smith on its front page, following England’s narrow 33-31 loss to France in the Six Nations match in Lyon. The paper also reports on rumours that House of Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt is being eyed up as a potential replacement for Rishi Sunak. However, the article cites allies of Ms Mordaunt who believe she is being used to “lure” centrist MPs into backing a leadership contest.
The Observer leads with a story on Conservative Party in-fighting, as some members reportedly plan to oust Rishi Sunak as leader. However, former cabinet ministers Jacob Rees-Mogg and David Davis have publicly denounced the idea as “mad” and “bonkers” and have rallied around Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The paper also reports on a leading psychologist who has accused Instagram’s parent company, Meta, of “turning a blind eye” to content that negatively affects young women and girls.
According to the Mail on Sunday, friends of the late Princess Diana have condemned a euthanasia advert campaign that uses a photo of her fatal crash in Paris. The campaign reportedly shows a picture of a mangled car in a tunnel with the caption, “Diana. She did not choose her death… in 2024, we should have the choice.” The tabloid also features a poll claiming the Conservative Party is headed for its worst election result in history.
The Sun on Sunday reports on alleged “difficult experiences” with Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice from three of his former dance partners, Amanda Abbington, Ranvir Singh, and Laura Whitmore. Pernice has denied any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, the Sunday Mirror features an interview with Pernice about Abbington’s exit from the show, saying he believed she could have gone all the way and expressing sadness at her departure for “medical reasons.”
In other news, the Sunday People teases a special magazine in tribute to Diana Ross ahead of her 80th birthday, while the Daily Express suggests that former UKIP leader Nigel Farage could have a major influence on this year’s general election outcome even if he doesn’t stand as a candidate. Finally, the Daily Star reports on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and claims that men who wear Y-fronts make the best lovers
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