The scandal over offensive messages posted by some Labour politicians in a WhatsApp group makes the lead in The Daily Mail, external, which has obtained more such comments. In an editorial the paper says, external the “vile messages” have shown “Labour’s nasty side.” It says Sir Keir Starmer was right to dismiss Andrew Gwynne as a health minister, and urges the Prime Minister to also suspend the second MP involved, Oliver Ryan.

According to The Daily Telegraph, external, left-wing members of the Tameside Council in Greater Manchester are accused of leaking posts from the WhatsApp group, which led to the sacking of Gwynne. The paper says he’s been in “a bitter row” with other members over plans for pension reforms, and the incident has laid bare the division within Labour over Sir Keir’s tilt towards economic growth.

Much is made of the challenge posed to Labour and the Conservatives by Reform UK. The Financial Times says, external in an attempt to “blunt” the rise of Nigel Farage’s party, the Home Office will release videos of illegal immigrants being deported. The i says the government will also outline its plans, external for reducing legal immigration within weeks, to try to win over those who currently intend to vote for the Reform in the local elections in England in May. The Times’ lead says Reform is “well placed”, external as Labour continues to struggle to define itself in office, and the public is not yet willing to give the Tories another look.

Writing in the Guardian, a former diplomat, Mark Smith, alleges, external that Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is broken, enabling “conduct that crosses the threshold into complicity with war crimes.” He says officials are instructed to manipulate findings on the misuse of UK arms by allies. The Foreign Office has rejected the claims.

The Daily Telegraph says the government is willing to rework, external its Online Safety Act in order to avoid Donald Trump’s import tariffs. The paper says the law, aimed at tackling harmful online content, is thought to be heavily disliked by the president, because it can levy massive fines on US tech companies.

The Sun is one of a number of papers highlighting, external the Church of England’s decision that non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used in Holy Communion. The ruling came after a member of the church’s Synod asked for the change on behalf of priests and congregants who are unable to consume alcohol or gluten.

And finally, Plymouth Argyle are the toast of the front and back pages after a 1-0 win in the FA Cup against Liverpool. The i, external calls Argyle “green giants”, while the Daily Mirror, external suggests fans may be enjoying a “green party”. Amid the euphoria, the Guardian reports the Plymouth manager, external Miron Muslic’s celebrations would involve nachos and a Fanta as he prepares for a game against Millwall on Wednesday.