‘BBC warned of Gregg Wallace behaviour in 2017 but did nothing’ – Sunday Papers 

A wide variety of politics, showbiz and standalone campaigns dominate Sunday’s newspapers. There is ongoing coverage of the Gregg Wallace scandal, as the former MasterChef presenter continues to deny the allegations. 

‘BBC warned of Gregg Wallace behaviour in 2017 but did nothing’

The Sunday Telegraph continues coverage of the Gregg Wallace allegations. The paper speaks to a former producer who worked with the TV presenter on the show Eat Well For Less. She says her concerns about his “inappropriate” behaviour were ignored. 

Wallace’s lawyers say it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.

The Sunday Times also highlights the latest allegations facing Wallace. His image was featured alongside Asamah Mir, who the paper says emailed BBC executives about her concerns in 2017. 

The Sunday People claims his hit show MasterChef had a special hotline for staff on his show that was upset by his behaviour.  

‘Labour hypocrisy and asstisted dying vote’

The Mail on Sunday reports Liz Kendall has been claiming energy costs on her second property all while supporting the scraping of winter fuel payments for many pensioners. The Work and Pensions Secretary has been branded a “hypocrite”, the paper adds. 

The Sunday Times reports on Friday’s assisted dying vote in parliament. The paper says the move to legalise assisted dying will eclipse the government’s priorities”, according to unnamed ministers. 

The i says assisted dying is set to be legalised within the next three years following the historic vote. 

Other domestic stories feature on the front page.

The Sunday Mirror launches a Christmas appeal. Using its front page the paper highlights the number of families in the UK who face Christmas without loved ones. The paper reports that more than 75,000 children have been reported missing in a 12-month period and “the crisis has inspired our Christmas appeal” which will donate funds to a charity that aims to reconnect people. 

The Sun on Sunday leads with a story about Coronation Street actor Sean Wilson, who was recently cleared by police over an “unfounded historical sex claim.” The paper says the actor reflects that his “whole world was blown apart.”