The Guardian
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s caution risks damaging his chances of winning the next election, according to key figures from Tony Blair’s 1997 campaign, The Guardian reports.
Daily Mail
A pair of “dangerous and callous” nursing staff who drugged and ill-treated patients in a stroke unit have been warned they face jail, the Daily Mail reports.
The Daily Telegraph
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he would not build the second phase of HS2 if he wins the next general election, The Daily Telegraph reports.
Daily Star
The average British person has fewer than four true friends – a 27% drop over the past decade, the Daily Star reports.
The Times
Prosecutors have opened the door to legalising “mercy killings” of the terminally ill by introducing guidance on when those assisting death should escape charges, The Times reports.
The Sun
Police have “smashed” a suspected plot to kidnap This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby, The Sun reports.
Daily Express
Voters have given their clearest signal yet that Britain must ditch Europe’s human rights treaty if Rwanda flights continue to be blocked, the Daily Express reports.
Daily Mirror
Rugby league legend Rob Burrow is set to be honoured at the Pride of Britain Awards after helping to raise more than £13m to fight motor neurone disease, the Daily Mirror reports.
i
The HS2 high-speed railway will never reach Euston in London without private funding, despite the prime minister’s pledge, i reports.
Metro
Council worker Ashley Dale was shot dead in her home with a submachine gun because her boyfriend humiliated a rival gangster at the Glastonbury music festival, Metro reports.
Financial Times
Metro Bank is “sounding out rivals about buying a third of its mortgage book to help bolster its balance sheet”, the Financial Times reports.
