Western Morning News (Saturday)
The things they say
“This is a big turning point for us. We’ve sent a message to the Prime Minister: Britain deserves better” - Sir Keir Starmer as his party strengthened its grip on London in local council elections. “I think it is not just partygate, there is the integrity issue. Basically I just don’t feel people any longer have the confidence that the Prime Minister can be relied upon to tell the truth”
- Conservative John Mallinson, leader of Carlisle City Council, hits out after Labour took control of the new Cumberland authority. “Labour are certainly not on the path to power; I believe that Boris Johnson does have the leadership skills, in particular the energy and the dynamism that we need during this difficult period of time”
- Tory Party chairman Oliver Dowden.
“Sometimes it can feel like there is a negative stigma around admitting that you’re lonely, but it’s something most people will have experienced at one point in their life. There is no shame in feeling alone.. it’s OK to talk about it”
- TV presenter and Samaritans ambassador Scarlett Moffatt ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. “I may be a baldy biker for a while so it’s just a warning, I don’t want to make a fuss about it, I look all right bald actually”
- Hairy Bikers’ TV chef Dave Myers reveals he is having chemotherapy. “I am super excited to read my first CBeebies bedtime story in British Sign Language and it’s even more wonderful to share a story written by a deaf writer. I hope deaf children enjoy the story and it inspires hearing children to want to learn BSL more”
- Actress / Strictly champion Rose Ayling-Ellis, who will be the first celebrity to sign a CBeebies bedtime story.
“If time keeps healing and smoothing out all the creases in my life like it does as the years fly by, then I can’t wait to be 60! I’ve never been happier! So many lessons, so many blessings to be grateful for”
- Adele celebrates her 34th birthday.