The Guardian leads today with an update on the “senseless attack” that took place on Bournemouth beach earlier this year, which resulted in the murder of Amie Gray and serious injury to Leanne Miles. The newspaper quotes a senior crown prosecutor as saying that both women were “chosen at random” by the perpetrator, Nasen Saadi. The focus of the article is on calls for tighter rules on party donations, with fears that large anonymous donations could be used to fund violent or extremist causes. The paper reports that the prime minister has been urged to take action on this issue.
The Daily Mail leads on an investigation into possible bribery involving Labour MP Tulip Siddiq and her family in Bangladesh. The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an inquiry into alleged embezzlement relating to a nuclear power plant deal, with the Times claiming that bribes of up to £4bn are involved. Siddiq has declined to comment on the allegations, while a member of Sheikh Hasina’s party has described them as “fabricated”.
The Metro covers the jailing of Thomas Johnson, who was filmed inhaling laughing gas before a car crash that killed three of his friends. The paper carries statements from the families of the deceased warning other young people about the risks of taking such substances.
Meanwhile, the i focuses on protests by MPs over Labour leader Keir Starmer’s refusal to compensate women affected by changes to the state pension age. The paper reports that some MPs are threatening to defy the government over the issue.
The Daily Telegraph reports on a decision by the European Court of Human Rights not to deport a “Turkish crime boss”, described as one of Britain’s biggest drug dealers. The move has been criticised by some as a potential breach of national security.
Finally, the Financial Times considers the impact of “stagflation” on the UK bond market, with some analysts warning that the Chancellor may need to raise taxes or cut spending to address concerns about the country’s debt levels. The paper also features an image of former US president Donald Trump on its front page
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