Daily Mirror – Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
The Daily Mirror thanks the Queen for her service on its front page.
Its “Voice of the Mirror” column says: “Her Majesty was a model for all that is best about the United Kingdom.
“She lived her life as she would have wanted others to lead theirs: with decency, humility and understanding.
“Even the most diehard republicans would have to admire her sense of duty and her defence of values which could so easily have been lost otherwise.”
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Daily Mirror – I warned the Tories about him 3 months ago
Front page summary Daily Mirror – I warned the Tories about him 3 months ago The Mirror leads on claims that Tory chiefs were aware of the allegations about MP Mark Menzies three months ago. The aide who reported Tory MP Mark Menzies to his party’s chief whip over his alleged misuse of campaign funds has spoken to the paper. Katie Fieldhouse, 78, tells the paper: “I put my faith in the party to deal
Daily Mirror – Shameless to the very end
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Shameless to the very end The Daily Mirror reports on the death of the man who plotted the fake kidnap of Shannon Matthews in a deal with her mother. Michael Donovan died of cancer. The 2008 story was nationwide and when it unravelled it was revealed that Donovan and Shannon’s mother plotted the kid’s disappearance in hopes of claiming a £50,000 reward. The front page reports on Simon Cowell
Daily Mirror – Vote for smoking ban: the cig-free generation
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Vote for smoking ban: the cig-free generation Britain faces a smoke-free future, the Daily Mirror says, after MPs voted in favour of a lifetime ban on cigarette sales to today’s youngsters. The paper says the move “could be the most significant health initiative in our era”. The front page also reports on UK Taylor Swift fans being scammed with fake tickets and a story on David and Victoria Beckham.
Daily Mirror – Anti-social thug menace: Street yobs victims live in fear
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Anti-social thug menace: Street yobs victims live in fear The Daily Mirror leads with a report on the Victims and Prisoners Bill, which will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday and which is intended to improve support for the victims of crime. The paper quotes Baroness Newlove, whose husband Garry was kicked to death after confronting a group of vandals in 2007, calling on the government to do more
Daily Mirror – World prays for restraint: Step back from brink
Front page summary Daily Mirror – World prays for restraint: Step back from brink The Daily Mirror leads with the latest from the Middle East, as G7 leaders warn Iran that its attack on Israel has put the region on the brink of war. The paper reports US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show restraint and “think carefully” over its potential response to the massive aerial assault. Elsewhere, actress Sheridan
Daily Mirror – Infamous OJ dead at 76
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Infamous OJ dead at 76 The Daily Mirror leads with the death of OJ Simpson at the age of 76. Simpson, a former American football star, was controversially cleared of the 1994 murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman. The paper says the acquittal came “despite the overwhelming evidence against him” and that “few were last night mourning” him. The front page reports that former