The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'
Key takeaways
- The Sunday Mirror previews Andy Burnham's economic speech on Monday, where he will pledge to give mayors more power and invest extra cash into the regions.
- Image caption, Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer has scrapped plans to replace the Royal Navy's ageing fleet in favour of funding drones in his defence investment plan, according to the Sunday Times.
- Image caption, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is on the front page of the Mail on Sunday over a "class row" involving Labour's housing policies and the rights of council tenants to buy their homes.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
There's a mix of stories on Sunday's papers. The Sunday Mirror previews Andy Burnham's economic speech on Monday, where he will pledge to give mayors more power and invest extra cash into the regions. The paper cites a source who says should Burnham become PM, "devolution will be at the heart" of his policy to rewire the economy.
Image caption, The Sunday Telegraph follows with Andy Burnham's top ally urging him to increase capital gains tax and loosen fiscal rules to allow the government to borrow millions. Louise Haigh, who would be in line for a senior role in a Burnham Cabinet should he become PM, says there needs to be a "fundamental redesign" of the tax system to deliver economic renewal, the paper reports. Elsewhere, Prince George is pictured next to his mother the Princess of Wales as the pair visited a military airbase on Saturday.
Image caption, Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer has scrapped plans to replace the Royal Navy's ageing fleet in favour of funding drones in his defence investment plan, according to the Sunday Times. It adds that Andy Burnham, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir, has signed off on the proposal to shift away from modernising the armed forces and instead prioritising autonomous vehicles.