Papers focus on Home Office plans

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There is much comment in the papers on John Reid's proposal to split the Home Office into two new departments.

An editorial in the Sun says other countries which have created ministries of justice have seen criminals benefit from the move.

The Daily Telegraph describes the proposal as a gimmicky makeover.

The Times says the new departments may be able to cope better with their responsibilities, and reports Jack Straw and Lord Falconer support the plan.

'Questioned again'

The cash-for-honours police inquiry is still making headlines after the arrest of Labour aide Ruth Turner last week.

The Guardian quotes a senior minister who says that Tony Blair will step down early if police bring charges against his close aides.

The minister says that if anyone were charged it might become impossible for Mr Blair to govern.

The Daily Mail predicts that Mr Blair and members of his inner circle will be questioned again by detectives.

'Resignation'

Celebrity Big Brother continues to be given front page coverage after the eviction of Jade Goody on Friday.

Under the headline "Jade On The Brink" the Sun says Goody is inconsolable over accusations that she racially bullied fellow contestant Shilpa Shetty.

The Daily Mirror uses graphics on its front page to mock up the agenda for Monday's meeting of Channel 4's board of executives.

The paper says the only item on the agenda should be their resignation.

'Lame ducks'

The story of a Florida duck which survived two days in a refrigerator makes two editorials.

Both the Guardian and the Independent are inspired by the fact that the creature survived after being shot and then spending 48 hours in a fridge.

The Guardian says the fact that the duck's traumatic journey ended in an animal sanctuary should hearten us all.

The Independent says lame ducks everywhere should take heart including George Bush and Tony Blair.