'Rest in peace, champ' and 'scramble inside No 10'

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The Times reports that Sir Keir Starmer has been told by Labour MPs that he's in "the last chance saloon", external as he tries to regain the political initiative, in the wake of the Mandelson affair and the resignation of Angela Rayner. The paper says he is expected to use US President Donald Trump's state visit to get back on the front foot - but one senior backbencher has claimed Labour colleagues are now canvassing on behalf of potential leadership challengers.
The Daily Telegraph reports that the Labour MPs who defeated the prime minister's attempts at welfare reform have already chosen their candidate to replace Sir Keir, external -- the Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham. The paper points out he would have to become an MP again to be allowed to challenge for the leadership.
According to the Daily Mail, Number 10 is now scrambling to save the prime minister, external, after - the paper says - it emerged that Downing Street did know about the key allegation against Lord Mandelson days before he was eventually sacked. Officials say the PM himself was "left in the dark".
The Financial Times suggests that the US Federal Reserve could make its first interest rate cut this year, external later this week. It says many investors believe America's central bank could drop borrowing costs by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday - under pressure from Trump.
A large picture of Pope Leo dominates the Times, after he criticised the huge salaries of top CEOs, external. In his first interview since being elected in May he told reporters that suggestions Elon Musk could soon be a trillionaire was a concern because of the widening wage gap between rich and poor.
Many of the papers pay tribute to the world champion boxer, Ricky Hatton, who was found dead at his home on Sunday at the age of 46. 'RIP, Champ', says the Daily Mirror, external. The Sun calls him a people's champion, external - who would celebrate with pints of Guinness down the pub. The Daily Star says his Rocky-esque story, external earned him legions of adoring fans.

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