The Sunday papers are awash with a variety of headlines, reporting different news stories. The Sunday Express features a heart-wrenching tribute from the parents of six-year-old Bebe King, a victim of the recent school crossbow attack. In their statement, the grieving parents honour their “shimmering star”, and also acknowledge the incredible strength and courage of their older daughter, who was present during the attack.
Meanwhile, The Sunday Times leads with a report on Britain’s director of public prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, warning that hundreds more people who were involved in the recent riots will be brought before the courts in the coming days. Some of those who are found guilty are expected to receive long sentences, as severe punishments are meted out.
The Mail on Sunday reports an unusual story, claiming that Sir Keir Starmer, the Opposition Leader, is being denied vital security briefings due to his chief of staff, Sue Gray, blocking access to him. According to “Whitehall sources”, there is growing concern over the approach Gray takes towards her role. In contrast, the paper also shows a picture of Team GB gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson, resting and sunbathing in Spain after her Olympic success.
The King family’s tribute to their daughter Bebe is also revealed in the front pages of the Sunday Mirror. The paper quotes the family as saying, “our world is shattered.” The Mirror also reports on Keely Hodgkinson’s relaxation after the Olympics, and covers the funeral of Jay Slater, the 19-year-old Brit who died in Tenerife in June.
The Observer features a report on the effect of prosecuting those who took part in the recent riots on the justice system. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood acknowledges that court backlogs and prison overcrowding inherited from the previous government have made it harder to respond effectively.
Finally, the Sunday Telegraph’s top story centres around the education secretary’s proposal to include online misinformation detection in school curriculums. MP Gillian Phillipson believes that by learning how to recognise fake news and conspiracy theories, children will become better equipped to navigate the online world. The Telegraph also reports new guidance for NHS workers to ensure that all patients are asked whether they could be pregnant, irrespective of their apparent gender. This follows an incident in which a trans man was given a CT scan whilst unknowingly pregnant.
Lastly, the Daily Star Sunday reports on the supernatural, with a “ghost expert” claiming to have summoned the spirit of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister during a seance. The expert alleges that Lemmy’s spirit was “having the time of his death” riding a horse and eating pizza
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