Scotland's papers: FM says independence 'essential' and MP investigated
A variety of stories lead Sunday's papers. The National has a special report about plans for Scottish independence. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says it is "essential" to fight austerity and that policies from Westminster are "deliberately" making life more miserable for Scots.
The Sunday Mail leads with an exclusive story that SNP MP Patrick Grady is to be questioned by the Metropolitan Police after they received a complaint of "unwanted sexual advances".
An exclusive in The Herald claims Boris Johnson has "blocked all legal routes" to indyref2 in 2023. The paper also has an exclusive report into a concerns over an "unusual number of child hepatitis cases" in Scotland.
The Sunday Times reports that the Prince of Wales accepted a suitcase containing €1m in cash from a controversial Qatari politician. It also reports that the Metropolitan Police have confirmed they have received a report of sexual assault allegedly involving MP Patrick Grady.
An exclusive report into CalMac ferries leads the Scotland on Sunday's front page. It reports that ageing ferries may be at risk of breaking down due to a lack of annual checks. The company told the paper an increased number of sailing meant time was limited for annual checks and maintenance.
The Sunday Telegraph leads with reports that Boris Johnson will risk fresh allegations he is breaking international law this week, as he imposes "sweeping new steel tariffs" as part of an effort to win back support in so-called "red wall" seats. The paper reports that the prime minister is preparing to hit several developing countries with new "safeguard" import limits designed to protect UK manufacturers from a "flood of cheap steel" from overseas.
Plans for Scottish independence also dominate the front page of The Sunday Post. It reports that politicians in Catalonia, who led a unilateral referendum there, have sent a warning to Nicola Sturgeon to be cautious ahead of her plans to announce a strategy to go ahead with indyref2 next week.
The Mail leads with a story about the Prince of Wales accepting a suitcase containing €1m in cash for his charity from a Qatari politician. The paper describes it as a " royal bombshell" but there has been no suggestion of illegality. Clarence House says all the correct processes were followed.
The Sunday Express reports that Boris Johnson has been urged not to "give an inch" to striking rail staff amid fears a contagion of industrial action would "grind the economy to a halt". Attorney General Suella Braverman says it's time to take on left-wing radicals, the paper adds.
The Sun leads with a story claiming a mum died eight days after going to A&E for a fractured knee "amid fears she was given the wrong medication" following an operation. Her family say her medical notes showed she should not have been given the pill naproxen. NHS Fife investigated the death but said it could not comment due to an upcoming fatal accident inquiry,
