The UK has faced several days of unrest during what the Mail on Sunday calls a “summer of discontent.” Tensions have risen following the murders of three young girls in Southport, with some at far-right demonstrations attempting to co-opt the tragedy. One image shows two young men in Liverpool, wearing balaclavas and throwing objects. The Sunday Times reports on a protester shouting “she deserves it” at a police officer lying injured on the ground in Liverpool during violent clashes outside the city’s Liver Building. Several families in cars were forced to make U-turns to escape the escalating violence. The Observer calls this “the worst outbreak of civil disorder in Britain for more than a decade”, presenting the first major challenge for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Government ministers have warned that the rioters will “pay the price” for their actions.
The Sunday Express alleges that “secret agents” have been drafted in to help security services combat the unrest. Infiltrating far-right groups believed to be responsible for much of the violence, the agents are tasked with monitoring their activities. Reports suggest that the home secretary is prepared to call upon the army if the violent clashes persist. To streamline the process of bringing those responsible to justice, the Sunday Telegraph reveals that some courts will be working twenty-four hours a day to handle an “unexpected surge” in the number of people in custody. The Ministry of Justice is currently in talks with the judiciary to ensure that magistrates courts remain open throughout the night.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Mirror reports the individual at the centre of the original allegations against former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has called for the head of the organisation, Tim Davie, to resign over their handling of the case. Davie defended the decision not to sack Edwards despite knowing about the arrest over the most serious category of indecent images of children. Finally, the Daily Star claims that Brits are “their brainiest on the bog” as a survey shows most people believe they come up with their “cleverest ideas” while going to the toilet. Many think they are “more creative than in the office” when they are alone with their thoughts
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