Newspaper headlines: England’s Dancing Queens and Mordaunt backs Truss

The once bitter rivals in the Conservative leadership race – Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt – are pictured together smiling on the front of the Daily Telegraph.

The paper says Ms Mordaunt’s endorsement was a surprise, given what it calls “the acrimonious briefing war that erupted between the pair during the earlier stages of the leadership contest”.

The paper says a private survey by Ms Truss’s team – which it has seen – has her only five points in front, in contrast to other surveys.

The Times goes on to say that sources in Mr Sunak’s camp claim the shift reflects feedback they’ve been getting on the ground – and that many members are yet to make up their minds about who they will support. A Truss campaign source, however, tells the paper that it’s paying “no attention” to polling, but “fighting for every vote”.

The paper quotes a friend, who says the outgoing prime minister believes the group spent too much time on Twitter, rather than forging party allegiances in Westminster during the early months of lockdown – and this left them “flaky”, “with less loyalty” to their leader.

Members of the new intake have reacted angrily, with one telling the paper that Mr Johnson is a “narcissist” who didn’t know half their names “when he got into trouble”.

The paper warns that the move could push up prices on rival carriers. However, it also says it will help to stabilise BA’s operations – and reduce the risk of disruption caused by overbooking.

Russia has cut gas supplies to Europe in recent weeks.

The brewery giant – which also makes Amstel and Fosters – tells the paper it will curtail output in “extreme scenarios”, although it’s “moderately confident” production will continue as normal.

And the joy following the Lionesses’ victory is encapsulated in pictures of them dancing and singing with fans in Trafalgar Square.