Daily Star
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Political Intrigue, Pop Grief, and Race Day Thrills: Thursday, March 5, 2026
National Headlines
The Daily Star's main story, "THE 'SPY' WHO LOVED MP," reports on the arrest of Labour MP Joani Reid's husband and a former colleague's partner for alleged spying for China. The front page features an image of Reid alongside her husband, reflecting her reported shock. Inside the paper, it's revealed the Metropolitan Police are investigating claims of assisting Chinese intelligence, including surveillance on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners.
Other Key Stories
Also highlighted are "HALF PRICE TICKETS" to the Randox Grand National Festival, valid for April 9's opening day, depicted by a jockey on a racehorse. A "FREE 2026 RACING POCKET GUIDE" is promoted for tomorrow's edition. In entertainment, "Harry: My pal Liam" covers Harry Styles' grief over the death of One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, an event reportedly inspiring Styles to live life more fully.
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