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The High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws was unlawful. As reported by the Guardian, this judgment represents a significant setback for ministers. Following the ruling, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has declared her intention to appeal the decision. The verdict leaves unsettled the status of approximately 2,500 individuals who have been arrested for their involvement or support relating to the group.
In other news, the Daily Mail spotlights Lord Mandelson, suggesting he used “ghost flights” on a private jet owned by a Russian oligarch during his tenure as the EU trade commissioner, including trips to a summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, British skeleton racer Matt Weston, who earned a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy, receives attention from both the Mail and the Times. The Times highlights this as Team GB’s first medal at the games but chooses to lead with coverage of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s forthcoming speech at the Munich Security Conference. Starmer is expected to intensify his criticism of Reform UK and the Green Party, branding them as “ideological extremists who would undermine Britain’s national security.” Responses from those parties have condemned the remarks, with Reform UK accusing Starmer of being a “prime minister on the verge of being hounded out of office,” and the Greens describing him as a “caretaker prime minister running scared.”
The Telegraph reports on comments from the Electoral Commission, which opposes government plans to delay local elections. Vijay Rangarajan, chief executive of the commission, argues that ministers lack valid reasons to postpone the polls and criticizes the conflict of interest inherent in allowing councillors to decide on such delays. This comes amid a comprehensive government review of local government structures, with intentions stated to proceed with the vast majority of elections as scheduled.
Additionally, the Sun features an interview with renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, who has spoken out regarding the family issues of Brooklyn Beckham. Ramsay urges Beckham to remember his roots amid reports of a “bitter falling-out” with his parents. The paper notes Ramsay’s role as a close family friend to Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham and his involvement in efforts to reconcile the family. Meanwhile, Royal family news dominates the front pages of the Mirror and the weekend edition of the i newspaper. The Mirror alleges that Prince William clashed with King Charles III and the late Queen Elizabeth over his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, branding the latter a threat to the monarchy. The i reports that a former royal protection officer linked to Andrew has cooperated with police inquiries concerning connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor has firmly denied any wrongdoing in the matter. The Financial Times covers remarks from Heathrow Airport’s CEO, who attributes overcrowding partly to differing pedestrian habits between British and European travelers. The Express champions a campaign honoring emergency workers with medals for risking their lives, while the Daily Star highlights jockey Ruby Walsh’s praise of the Cheltenham Festival, dubbing it “the best of Britain.
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