We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shout out to my X. Downing Street reacts to Elon Musk’s comments on Keir Starmer – and the front pages can’t get enough. I’ve got new rules, I count them! The Times says that women over 50 need to start acting their age. Plus – Something blue. The Guardian’s Zoe Williams spent a fortnight reading smutty books – and got paid for the privilege.  

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