Editorial 11.11.24
Monday’s headlines are heavily dominated by domestic politics and royal images. Princess Kate is pictured at the Cenotaph for the yearly Remembrance Sunday event, marking her return to public duties since undergoing cancer treatment earlier in the year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming trip to Paris makes several papers as the British leader will mark Armistice Day with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders will hold meetings and discussions regarding the future of Ukraine as well as incoming US president Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on European countries.
‘Starmer and Macron to hold talks’
‘Starmer and Macron to hold talks on Ukraine ahead of Trump presidency,’ reports the Daily Telegraph.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks on whether US President Joe Biden can be persuaded to permit Ukraine to fire Storm Shadow missiles into Russia. The paper says the meeting is a “last-ditch attempt” to stop incoming US president Donald Trump’s effort to scale back US support for Ukraine.
‘Talks will reflect close bonds between UK and France,’ reports The Guardian.
The Guardian reports that talks between Starmer and Macron would “reflect on the close bonds between the two countries, many forged and cemented by the sacrifice of British and French soldiers on the frontline”. The paper notes the prime minister will be in Paris marking Armistice Day with Macron, a show of respect between the two countries.
‘Talks will address Trump’s plans to impose 20% tariffs on imports,’ says The Times.
The Times says the talks between the pair will include addressing Donald Trump’s plans to impose blanket tariffs of up to 20% on imports.
‘Israel warns citizens to avoid Britain and the rest of Europe,’ claims The Times.
The Times leads on a warning from Israel to its citizens to avoid attending sports events in Britain and other European countries following reports of attacks against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week.
Jones refuses to confirm raising defence funding,’ says the Mail.
The Daily Mail leads on another domestic story. The paper says Treasury Minister Darren Jones did not confirm that the government will raise defence funding to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the current Parliament. The paper says the Labour government has faced backlash.
‘Warning plans to tackle criminal gangs won’t reduce illegal crossings,’ says the i.
The i reports civil servants have warned that government plans to tackle criminal gangs will have no impact on reducing the number of migrants illegally crossing the channel. The paper reports insiders have told them that “nobody” understands how the new Border Security Command will work.
‘Princess Kate returns to royal duties’
The Metro says “Solemn duty” as it leads to Princess Kate’s return to royal duties. The princess appeared at the Cenotaph to mark Remembrance Sunday. The paper also features an image of King Charles at the event.
“Show of resilience,” says the Express. “Kate’s salute to heroes” says The Sun, whilst the Daily Mail says her determination to attend Remembrance events over the weekend demonstrated the importance “the Royal Family attach to commemorating the Fallen”.
