The Daily Mirror reports that Kenny Ross, whose daughter Joanna perished in the 1996 Dunblane school shooting, has condemned Restore Britain politician Rupert Lowe for characterizing the massacre as merely one murder. Lowe made these remarks while discussing gun legislation with podcaster Joe Rogan.
Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph features King Charles III and Queen Camilla observing penguins at London Zoo as part of their efforts to monitor animal welfare during the heatwave. Additionally, the paper notes that Kemi Badenoch has allegedly turned away former Conservative MPs from party candidacy due to their stance on net zero policies.
The Clacton by-election takes a curious turn as noted by Metro, which describes the contest as a two-fox race involving wildlife campaigner Rob Pownall in costume and Reclaim Party leader Laurence Fox, both challenging Nigel Farage. Elsewhere, The Guardian and The Times cover a police investigation into half a million pounds in donations made to Reform UK by the mother of convicted fraudster George Cottrell.
Political developments continue with the Financial Times reporting that Andy Burnham is considering establishing a Manchester office for the deputy prime minister, known as Number 10 North. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail claims the Labour leadership race is effectively decided, with 322 MPs supporting Burnham, a move the publication criticized as a political maneuver.
In other news, the i Paper highlights new medical advice suggesting those on weight-loss injections incorporate strength training into their routines. The Sun reports on the passing of singer Bonnie Tyler at 75 and the two-match suspension of English defender Jarell Quansah during the World Cup. Finally, the Daily Star notes that Sir Mick Jagger is traveling to Miami to support the England team in their upcoming match.
