What the papers say – September 22
The Sunday papers are led by further developments in the alleged misconduct by Mohamed Al Fayed.
The Sunday Times reports the Crown Prosecution Service twice failed to bring charges against the late billionaire, who has been accused of rape and sexual misconduct.
The Sunday Times: Fayed escaped charges twice over sex abuse#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OiO2LofDYD
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sunday People says the charity Cancer Research UK is reviewing whether it will continue taking funds from Mr Al Fayed’s estate.
Sunday People: Al-Fayed charity cash storm#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hHmHygXYiG
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
Elsewhere, The Observer and Sunday Mirror both lead with the Prime Minister vowing not to go “down the road of austerity”.
The Observer: Starmer: I will protect public services from fresh austerity#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WjKOhHOSWr
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
Sunday Mirror: No more austerity#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/20gvny7mo8
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Mail on Sunday dubs Sir Keir “Sir Shameless” after he was pictured in a corporate box at a Tottenham Hotspur game.
The Mail on Sunday: Sir Shameless is at it again!#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vFu0EsHtK8
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sunday Express says the PM has been urged by allies to ditch chief-of-staff Sue Gray amid a row with the Cabinet Secretary.
Sunday Express: Ditch 'toxic' aide ton end chaos#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IcKnMO9OcW
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sunday Telegraph carries comments from Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick, who says terror suspects “waltz in” on small boats.
The Sunday Telegraph: Terror suspects 'waltz in' on small boats, says Jenrick#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WXFsVH4w63
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
The Sun on Sunday leads with former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Zara McDermott returning to the show as a ballroom guest following the exit of her dance partner Graziano Di Prima. In July, the Italian dancer revealed his departure from the BBC One dancing competition following reports about his treatment of reality star McDermott, whom he danced with in 2023.
The Sun on Sunday: Strictly bounces back with Zara #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bpVjbZovQm
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024
And the Daily Star Sunday says a fifth of people would elect to save their pet over their mother-in-law if there was an alien invasion.
Daily Star Sunday: Close encounters of the fur kind#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/N5d0OGRph5
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) September 21, 2024