Starmer Faces Potential Exodus as Tributes Pour in for Artist David Hockney

Tributes pour in for artist David Hockney after his death aged 88. Andy Burnham discusses welfare cuts to fund defence. Ed Miliband aims for chancellor if Burnham becomes PM. Kevin Sinfield knighted for fundraising against motor neurone disease.

Tributes to David Hockney

Numerous front pages pay tribute to the artist David Hockney following his death at the age of 88. highlights his impact by stating he "changed the world just by looking at it." FT Weekend describes him as one of the most popular and influential artists of the past century, while i Weekend calls him a "radical who loved living in colour." The Sun commemorates his legacy by featuring a version of its masthead that Hockney designed nearly ten years ago, which includes a white, hand-drawn image of the sun above the newspaper's title.

The headline of reads: — David Hockney "changed the world just by looking at it", says Jonathan Jones on the front page of . The headline simply reads: "David Hockney 1937-2026."

The headline of the Financial Times reads: — The death of "Britain's most popular artist" also appears on the front page of the Financial Times. But the paper leads with the "historic debut" of rocket company SpaceX. The company's IPO has made its CEO, Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire.

Andy Burnham on Welfare and Defence Spending

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tells the Times that he is not "squeamish" about reducing welfare spending to increase investment in the armed forces. However, he cautions against implementing "crude cuts" to welfare payments, which he warns would provoke public backlash. Instead, Burnham advocates for investing in initiatives that support people into employment.

"The world has changed," he tells the paper, urging the government to heed the concerns of former Defence Secretary John Healey, who recently resigned amid disputes over military funding.

The headline of the Times reads: — In an interview with the Times, Burnham says the UK must not be "squeamish" about cutting welfare spending to fund defence. "The world has changed," he tells the paper, before urging the government to listen to the concerns of former Defence Secretary John Healey, who resigned this week following a row over military spending.

Ed Miliband's Ambitions Amid Labour Leadership

The Daily Telegraph reports that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is positioning himself to become chancellor if Andy Burnham assumes the role of prime minister. The paper notes that Miliband and Burnham maintain regular communication, despite Miliband remaining in Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet.

Labour sources tell the paper that the two talk "regularly," with Miliband advising Burnham on how to "reassure bond markets," the paper writes.

The headline of the the Daily Telegraph reads: — Current Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is pushing to be made chancellor if Burnham becomes prime minister, according to the Daily Telegraph. Labour sources tell the paper that the two talk "regularly", with Miliband advising Burnham on how to "reassure bond markets", the paper writes.

Labour Leadership and Political Advisers

According to i Weekend, Morgan McSweeney, the former Chief of Staff to the prime minister, has resumed advising Sir Keir Starmer just four months after resigning due to the Mandelson scandal. McSweeney, described as Sir Keir's "political brain," has returned as the prime minister prepares to face a leadership challenge in the coming weeks. However, a Number 10 source dismissed the report as unfounded.

The headline of the i weekend reads: — The prime minister's former Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, is "already back advising" Sir Keir, just four months after resigning over the Mandelson scandal, the i Weekend reports. McSweeney, Sir Keir's "political brain", has returned as the prime minister faces down a leadership challenge "in the coming weeks", the paper writes. A Number 10 source dismissed the i Weekend report as nonsense.

Derbyshire Police Investigate AI Use by Officer

FT Weekend reports that Derbyshire Police is investigating one of its officers on suspicion of using artificial intelligence to "create evidential material in a number of cases." This investigation is reportedly the first known case of its kind in the UK. The police force has not disclosed the officer's identity or the specific nature of the alleged misconduct.

Royal Family Dispute Over Titles

The Daily Mail reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor believes his brother, King Charles III, exceeded his authority when he stripped him of his royal titles. Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly initiating a "fight back," which includes requesting hundreds of thousands of pounds from the Crown Estate after his lease at Royal Lodge in Windsor was terminated early in February.

Kevin Sinfield Knighted for Motor Neurone Disease Fundraising

All newspapers report that former rugby player Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in recognition of his efforts raising £11 million to combat motor neurone disease, which claimed the life of his friend Rob Burrow. The Daily Mirror interviewed Rob Burrow's widow, Lindsay, who expressed her delight at the honour.

"Everyone needs a friend like Kevin," she said.

The headline of the Daily Mirror reads: — The widow of Rob Burrow, the rugby player who died of motor neurone disease, has praised her husband's friend Kevin Sinfield, who will be knighted in the King's Birthday Honours. Sinfield has raised £11m for fighting the disease that killed his friend, the Daily Mirror writes.

The headline of the Daily Star reads: — "Our hero" is the headline for the Daily Star, which reports that Lindsey Burrow is "delighted" that Sinfield will be knighted.

Other Headlines

The Daily Mail labels the new Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis as "minister missing in action," noting his low profile on his first day and reporting that media were "banned" from attending the opening of a drone factory to which they had previously been invited.

The headline of the Daily Mail reads: — "Minister missing in action" is the headline for the Daily Mail, which reports that the new Defence Secretary, Dan Jarvis, "kept a low profile" on his first day in the job. The paper adds that media were "banned" from the opening of a drone factory to which they had previously been invited.

The Daily Express reports that a monument to D-Day heroes along with approximately 50 miles of Normandy coastline will receive the same heritage protections as the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids.

The headline of the Daily Express reads: — The Daily Express reports a monument to D-Day heroes, as well as some 50 miles of Normandy coastline, will be given the same protections as the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids.

The Sun reports that Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, has been released from a Dubai jail. Andrews reportedly video-called his wife within minutes of his release after spending four weeks imprisoned over a "private civil matter."