In various UK newspapers, the political landscape and entertainment headlines captivated attention on Sunday. The Sunday Telegraph highlighted discussions among right-wing Conservative MPs considering Penny Mordaunt as a potential replacement for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, amidst reports from The Observer of opposition within the party branding such a plan as “bonkers.” The same publication also criticised social media giant Meta for insufficient action against harmful content on Instagram.

In parallel, potential political comebacks were teased, with The Sunday Express raising the possibility of Nigel Farage re-entering politics ahead of the next general election. Meanwhile, concerns over national security led the Sunday Times to report on Defence Secretary Grant Shapps cancelling a trip to Odesa, Ukraine, due to the threat of Russian military actions.

Further stories stirred public debate, such as The Daily Mail’s coverage of a controversial euthanasia ad campaign invoking the image of Princess Diana and discussions around the impact of leadership turmoil within the Conservative Party on the upcoming election. Entertainment and personal interest stories also featured prominently, with mentions of Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice in The Sunday Mirror and the Daily Star suggesting a link between men’s choice of underwear and their qualities as lovers.

These stories spanned a range of topics, from political manoeuvring and international relations to social media governance, health, and lifestyle, offering a broad snapshot of the issues engaging UK readers.