Sunday’s front pages are filled with concerns over Iran and Boris Johnson’s moves.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil a package of measures including sanctions against Iran over the seizure of a British-flagged tanker, The Sunday Telegraph reports.
Britain may join an international coalition with the US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the Sunday Times says, adding that EU representatives are working with Tory leadership favourite Mr Johnson’s staff to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Mr Johnson has been warned the ongoing situation in the Gulf will ensure him difficult early days if he becomes prime minister this week, according to comments by former first sea lord Admiral Lord West carried in The Observer.
MI6 is investigating whether Iran used Russian technology to push the ship off course in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Sunday Mirror.
The Sunday Express says a group of Tory Remainers have told Mr Johnson they will bring down his potential government if he attempts to achieve a no-deal Brexit.
Priti Patel could return to the Cabinet as home secretary if Mr Johnson moves into Downing Street, The Independent reports, saying the appointment may be made to show that the former foreign secretary is not a “British Donald Trump”.
Mr Johnson is said to have put in a bill for furnishings inside Number 10 if he moves in this week, according to The Mail on Sunday.
And Tommy Robinson has apparently been attacked by a 70-year-old man inside prison, the Daily Star on Sunday says.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here