The Independent – PM warns far-right thugs: You’ll regret taking part in riots
The Independent’s front page leads with a warning from the prime minister who has told ‘far-right thugs’ that they ‘will regret’ their actions and promises swift retribution for civil unrest and riots. The front page features a large image of rioters in Rotherham- who started a fire outside a hotel being used to house asylum seekers.
At the top of the front page is a report on Meghan Markle – who has launched a new initiative for families affected by suicide. The Duchess has spoken candidly about her own mental health struggles.
Starmer issues guarantee far-right thugs will regret mob violence after they besiege asylum seeker hotels
Sir Keir Starmer issued a stark warning to racist far-right thugs rioting in British towns and cities with a “guarantee” they will face swift justice and “the full force of the law”.
In an uncompromising statement to the nation, the prime minister told those behind the appalling scenes in Hull, Halifax, Liverpool, London, Southport and Rotherham: “I guarantee, you will regret it”. More than 100 people have been arrested following the violent disturbances on Saturday.
The prime minister’s powerful statement came as a mob stormed a hotel full of asylum seekers waiting for their applications to be heard in Rotherham and set fire to it, knowing people were inside.
Meghan Markle claims she hasn’t ‘scraped the surface’ of her experience within royal family
Meghan Markle has claimed that she hasn’t even “scraped the surface” of her negative experiences within the royal family.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, opened up about struggling with suicidal ideation in a new interview with Prince Harry.
“I’d never want someone else to be making those sort of plans,” she told CBS Sunday Morning.
The couple are supporting a new initiative to help parents of children who have taken their lives after being bullied online.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Editorial 05 August 2024.
Monday’s front pages continue the coverage of ongoing riots sweeping across the UK as far-right protesters take to the streets in reaction to the killing of three young girls in Southport.
The protesters have destroyed buildings, fought with police, set cars on fire and looted stores.
Most of the papers feature dramatic images of the damage from the rioters. There is also front-page coverage of the Olympics – but the detailed coverage of Day 9 covers the back pages.