INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SUNDAY'S PAPERS): SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 17 May 2026.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
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The Sunday Telegraph: "LABOUR RIVALS WANT TO REJOIN EU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Turner / Sabrina Miller / Dominic Penna
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Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting would both seek a mandate to rejoin European Union if they were elected The Labour Party leader in a move that threatens to reopen Britain’s Brexit wounds.

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​Sunday Mail: "HOOPS.. WE DID IT AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Vevers

Celtic Football Club ended Heart Of Midlothian's dream of a first Premier League win in 66 years after clinching the title on the last day of the season.

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Sunday Express: "FEARS LABOUR TURMOIL WILL WRECK BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson 
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Campaigners fear a Brexit "betrayal" from The Labour Party leadership rivals vying to outdo each other to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. 

Sunday Express (Sport/Back Page): "ANT'S THRILL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn
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Pep Guardiola last night banned the booze and says Man City’s real FA Cup celebrations are on hold while they fight for the Premier League title. 

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The Herald On Sunday: "'SCARS THAT WILL NEVER HEAL' SCOTTISH FAMILIES DEMAND APOLOGY FROM FM OVER TROUBLES REMARKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McCurdy 

British families who lost loved ones during The Troubles in Northern Ireland have condemned Scottish First Minister John Swinney after he said people should "move on" from Sinn Féin's links to IRA.

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​Daily Star Sunday: "THEY INK IT'S ALL OVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
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England's World Cup stars will get a special tattoo to celebrate if they win the World Cup.
Boss Thomas Tuchel reckons it will spur Harry Kane's side on to glory. 

Daily Star Sunday (Sport/Back Page): "ANT & DECKED"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn
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Pep Guardiola banned the booze and says Manchester City's real FA Cup celebrations are on hold while they fight for the Premier League title.

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Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "WES TURNS SCREW ON BURNHAM OVER BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen / Brendan Carlin / Dan Hodges

Wes Streeting plans to drag Britain back into European Union if he becomes Prime Minister – shattering The Labour Party’s claim that they would respect the 2016 Brexit vote.

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​Sunday Mirror: "HOW I WOULD CHANGE BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

Andy Burnham has outlined his plans to build a fairer Britain in his first interview since launching a bid to return to Parliament that could propel him into 10 Downing Street.

Sunday Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "SILVA'S CHEERS... WITH NO BEERS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn

Bernardo Silva has got one "small dream" left after lifting the 20th trophy of his Manchester City career as Pep Guardiola banned the booze from his team’s FA Cup celebrations.

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The Sunday Post: "STREETING: BRITAIN MUST RETURN TO THE EUROPEAN UNION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Derek Healey

Wes Streeting has called for Britain to rejoin European Union as he unveiled his intentions to run for Prime Minister. 

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The Sunday Times: "BRITAIN SHOULD REJOIN EU, DECLARES STREETING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lara Spirit

Wes Streeting electrified the race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, yesterday, by announcing that he would support Britain rejoining European Union and would stand in any leadership contest.

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Sunday National: "CONVENTION 'MAY BACKFIRE' ON PLANS FOR INDEPENDENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have an "enormous opportunity" to speak with "one voice" to escape Westminster chaos following historic Local Election results, a Sinn Fein MP has said.

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