Many British newspapers have lead with the news of the broadcaster Eamonn Holmes and Loose Women star Ruth Langsford announcing their decision to divorce. The couple had been together for 27 years and married in 2010. The Sunday People highlighted that the split was due to work after 14 years of marriage. The paper also reported on Manchester United’s win of the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday.
The Sunday Mirror carried the same story and interviewed a friend of the couple who said they were “determined to keep it a secret”. Above Eamonn and Ruth’s photo was a snap of actress Sheridan Smith. The tabloid says she is being lined up to make a comeback for Gavin and Stacey’s last-ever episode this Christmas season.
Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, made headlines late on Saturday after pledging to reintroduce compulsory national service if the Conservative Party wins in July’s general election. The Sunday Express reported that every 18-year-old would either have to serve full time for one year in the armed forces or volunteer in their communities one weekend each month. The paper also had a snap of Manchester City star, Jack Grealish, shaking hands with Prince George and the Prince of Wales after Man City lost the FA Cup Final to Manchester United.
The Sunday Telegraph featured story recaps on the events of the election trail. Additionally, it reviewed the recent departure of Tory MPs under the prime minister, which it says breaks a record set in 1997. Michael Gove, who was one of the 78 Tories that decided to step down in the wake of Sunak’s snap election announcement, is pictured in the article. The paper also featured a cartoon poking fun at Paula Vennells, who gave evidence at the Post Office Inquiry.
The Sunday Times also focused on Sunak’s pledge for national service. The prime minister said the programme would offer young people a shared purpose and a renewed sense of pride in Britain. The newspaper featured a large photo of the late Carrie Fisher in her role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. The paper also had a recap of Paula Vennells three-day worth of evidence given at the Post Office Inquiry.
The Observer caught readers’ attention by featuring a photo of Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho celebrating which saw the football team win the FA Cup after surpassing Manchester City. The paper also included comments from Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who accused the Conservative Party of making unfunded financial commitments after calling a snap election.
The Mail on Sunday also splashed with Rishi Sunak’s new national service promise. The paper hoped the initiative will encourage 18-year-olds to help local fire, police, and NHS services, as well as charities that tackle loneliness and support the elderly. The tabloid also carried an in-depth story on Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s marriage, revealing that it had reportedly “been over for a year”.
The Daily Star on Sunday also shared a story on Manchester United’s FA Cup victory and the announcement of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s divorce. Count Binface, fresh from his run in the recent Mayor of London elections, announced he is considering running against Rishi Sunak in his Richmond constituency
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