The police investigation into the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe once again features on most of the front pages. The Times, external and the Daily Mail , externalboth report that detectives are looking into whether violence was being planned against other high-profile figures. According to the Guardian, external, police are examining whether, in its words, a “leftwing or single-issue cause” may lie behind her killing.
The Daily Telegraph, external leads on the trial of a new Alzheimer’s drug, which scientists hope will be a “game changer”. The paper says Trontinemab will be offered to about 1,600 people with no memory problems who are at high risk of the disease to see whether it can stave off symptoms.
A couple of the papers carry reports on who Andy Burnham could appoint as his chancellor when he unveils his cabinet next week. The Times, external says Ed Miliband’s hopes of securing the role hang in the balance and that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is now the frontrunner. The paper reports that a source close to Burnham has insisted that a final decision is yet to be made. The i Paper, external says that the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has emerged as a “surprise contender”.
The Times, external highlights a study which says going to the cinema, art shows or the theatre “keeps you young”. Researchers examined data from 2,000 adults in England and found that engaging in culture could help “reduce biological markers of getting old”, such as reduced grip strength and walking speed. The findings have also been picked up by the Daily Mirror, external which encourages people to “ditch the face cream” and “grab the popcorn” instead.
And most of the front and back pages of the papers look ahead to England’s semi-final clash with Argentina this evening. The Daily Express, external urges its readers to “Roar On” Thomas Tuchel’s men. “You can do this” declares the Daily Mirror, external. “Harry Kane’s brave band of heroes” is how the Sun, external describes the team and calls on them to “bring it home”.
