The Papers: ‘U-turn on Mandelson files’ and ‘Starmer in grave peril’

The Daily Mirror mourns the former snooker player and broadcaster, John Virgo, after his death at the age of 79. A tribute from his widow, “I can’t imagine a life without John”, is the paper’s headline. The Daily Express says his life “was as colourful as his trademark waistcoats”. According to the Daily Telegraph, he had a “truly eclectic set” of fans including George Best and Margaret Thatcher – despite being a self described “dour northern socialist”.