Newspaper headlines: PM lets down King claim meets Kenny’s secret night at Maya’s

Slavery debate leads coverage

The Sunday Express says Burnham has been accused of an “irresponsible” blunder after expressing openness to discussions about a formal UK apology for the transatlantic slave trade. Its headline links his comments to the King’s Caribbean tour.

The Mail says Burnham’s pledge has reignited a reparations dispute and created uncertainty around the royal tour. The Sunday People reports growing demands for an apology, while the Sunday Mirror also highlights pressure on Charles over slavery. Other papers present a different emphasis. The Sunday Telegraph says the King stands by an expression of sorrow, and the Sunday Times reports he will address slavery with “sincere sorrow.”

Politics and finances feature

The Sunday Telegraph’s main front-page story concerns Chancellor John Healey and a £49bn gap in finances. The Sunday Times leads with former Chancellor Rachel Reeves saying Britain’s future lies inside the EU.

The Independent reports that support for returning to the EU has grown since Burnham opened the door to reversing Brexit. It cites an exclusive poll, saying more voters now back rejoining.

Entertainment stories make headlines

The Sun on Sunday reports that Celebrity Traitors star King Kenny spent two nights at Maya Jama’s £1.5 million flat. It says the YouTuber was seen leaving her London home on Friday.

The Daily Star reports that Jamie Carragher apologised for what it describes as clumsy language after the owners threatened legal action. Carragher had suggested Unai Emery could leave for Manchester United if Michael Carrick were sacked.

Other front-page subjects

The Observer focuses on ChatGPT and people’s darkest thoughts, including a report from inside OpenAI’s safety unit. Its headline refers to a person who says the chatbot helped keep their brother alive. The paper review also flags a warning that Sunday’s coverage contains spoilers for The Celebrity Traitors.