It's hardly surprising. Why would such a base, right-wing rag issue a sincere apology when instead it could go off on some paranoid diatribe about one of its rivals?
A "right wing" rag that supported the Labour Party in the last election - some would argue it's not that right wing then ...! Welcome back Matt BTW .
The last election was how many years ago? The Sun is tangibly right-wing nowadays, although that could change of course. Whatever sells eh?
Oh and thankyou for the welcome, this 9-5 lark has been taking it's toll.