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‘My wife is just super proud to be able to walk around with her wife and hold her hand in the city she grew up.’

‘Blame is for God and small children.’

The Guardian – Scientist create synthetic human embryos in breakthrough Summary of the front page The Guardian splashes on the news that scientists have created synthetic human embryos from stem cells, in a breakthrough that experts say could provide a vital window into the impact of hereditary disorders and the biological causes of miscarriages. But the paper notes the work is likely to raise ethical and legal issues, as the science has moved faster than the legislation. The front page features a large image of the families of the two teen victims of the Nottingham attacks attending a vigil. Today’s…

Naga doesn’t let anything slide.

Daily Express – Families united in grief Summary of the front page Eschewing its traditional red masthead in favour of a mournful black, the Daily Express describes the families of those who lost their lives in the Nottingham stabbing attacks as”united in grief”. Nottingham’s student community found itself swept by a mood of “numb, uncomprehending grief”, the Express writes. Thousands came together to remember the two young students killed in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next…

Daily Mirror – United in love Summary of the front page The grieving parents of the Nottingham University students who were stabbed to death on their way home are on the front page of the Daily Mirror, with the paper describing them as “united in love”. Also pictured is caretaker Ian Coates, 65, the third victim of the attack. Police believe the attacker stole his van after fatally stabbing him. The front page leaves a small space for the latest on Boris Johnson – saying he lied about partygate. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National…

The Sun – Mums united in grief Summary of the front page The Sun pictures the mums of murdered Nottingham students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar embracing in grief. The front page also pictures the two teens who were stabbed to death. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous image Next image

‘Deranged and a lie’: Boris Johnson lashes out at damning Partygate report The Metro says Boris Johnson claimed the Privileges Committee’s report was designed to be ‘the final knife thrust’ in his ‘political assassination’. After a 14-month investigation, the committee found he ‘deliberately misled’ Parliament with his Partygate denials and recommended a huge 90-day suspension. In a furious 1,700-word rebuttal, Mr Johnson dismissed its findings as ‘deranged’ and ‘a load of complete tripe’, calling the Tory-majority group of MPs led by Labour’s Harriet Harman ‘beneath contempt’. He said: ‘The committee now says that I deliberately misled the House, and at…

Boris Johnson report – latest: Ex-PM’s final disgrace as Partygate lies finally laid bare The Independent says In a damning report, the Privileges Committee recommended a 90-day suspension which would have paved the way for a by-election for the former prime minister if he had not quit the Commons in anticipation. Though his resignation means he will escape that punishment, the committee recommended he should not receive the pass granting access to Parliament which is normally given to former MPs. In its conclusions the committee accused the former prime minister of launching “an attack on our democratic institutions”. Mr Johnson…

Labour says Johnson should repay £245,000 taxpayers’ money spent funding his legal support during privileges inquiry The Guardian says Labour says Rishi Sunak must give MPs the chance to approve the privileges committee report. The shadow leader of the Commons, Thangam Debbonaire, has issued this statement. The evidence in this report is damning and the conclusions the committee came to are clear. Boris Johnson is a lawbreaker and a liar. Rishi Sunak must now confirm the government will follow precedent and give the House the opportunity to approve the report and endorse the sanctions in full. “Rishi Sunak’s weakness means…