Daily Mirror
The mother of Bradley Lowery has told the Daily Mirror of her “anguish” after a football fan admitted in court to mocking the six-year-old’s death.
The Times
The prime minister will cancel the northern leg of HS2, The Times says, adding the line will continue from west London’s Old Oak Common to Euston after “cabinet lobbying”.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph reports Steve Barclay, the health secretary, wants to ban transgender women from female hospital wards.
Daily Express
Rishi Sunak has a “path to victory”, the Daily Express says, and will deliver a “bold” plan when he delivers his speech to the party this week.
Daily Star
The Daily Star reports a deaf skunk is on the run, prompting a hunt for the animal.
The Sun
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas is on the front of The Sun, where she says death threats from trolls have made her afraid to leave the house.
Daily Mail
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has told the Conservative conference the UK is the “best country to be black”, according to the Daily Mail.
Financial Times
Rishi Sunak is facing “mounting protests” over his decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2, the Financial Times says.
Metro
“It’s Manc robbery!”, is the headline on the Metro, which reports on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s “fury” over the HS2 cancellation.
i
There is a rebellion growing within the Conservatives in Manchester after the prime minister’s reported climbdown over the second leg of HS2, the i says.
The Guardian
The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has been accused of “cancelling the future” over the reported u-turn of the Birmingham and Manchester branch of HS2.
