The Papers: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on GoogleThe position of Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham on rejoining the European Union dominate Sunday's papers. Both Streeting and Burnham, who are both expected to try to replace Sir Keir Starmer as leader, would seek to rejoin the EU if they were to become prime minister, the Sunday Telegraph reports. Meanwhile, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said Burnham as PM would "betray every Brexit voter in the constituency", the paper reports.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror, Burnham has detailed his plans "to build a fairer Britain", including more public control over "life's essentials" like water and energy, as well as more council house buildings. The Greater Manchester mayor told the paper: "Britain needs to build new politics. We want to listen to what people are saying.

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"The Mail headlines on Wes Streeting turning the screw "on Burnham over Brexit". Streeting confirmed yesterday he would enter any potential Labour leadership contest. The former health secretary has plans for Britain to rejoin the EU if he becomes prime minister, the paper says.

Similarly, the Sunday Times leads on Streeting entering the race for a new UK prime minister by announcing his support for Britain rejoining the EU. The former health secretary said Labour "should seek a new mandate for rejoining in its manifesto" during the next general election, the paper reports. Larry, the Downing Street cat, gets the top picture slot of The Observer with the headline "Survival of the fittest".

Larry has outlasted six prime ministers and counting, as his current master Sir Keir Starmer fights to stay in power, the paper says. The Sun leads with an exclusive on royal cops being probed over claims they fell asleep while guarding the King at Windsor Castle. "Up to 30 from the Met's Royalty and Specialist Protection squad are under investigation for misconduct," the paper says.

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The Sunday Express leads on campaigners who fear a Brexit "betrayal" from Labour leadership rivals Streeting and Burnham, who are "vying to outdo each other" to become prime minister. The paper describes Streeting as nailing "his pro-EU colours to the mast at a Labour gathering yesterday". And if England's national team win the World Cup its star players have said they will get a special tattoo to celebrate, according to the Daily Star.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.