Reports have flooded in from around the world about the decision made by US President Donald Trump to halt sweeping tariffs on Mexico just hours before they were due to come into effect. This late change saw both markets and investors whipsawing as they struggled to absorb a flurry of White House policy announcements. Over in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer has hit the headlines after he refused to back the EU in a trade war with the US stating that conflict needs to be avoided with their closest and most important allies. Meanwhile, the NHS has refused to publish a full report on the treatment of Valdo Calocane due to patient confidentiality and data protection issues. Calocane killed three people in Nottingham and may have received suboptimal treatment.
The Daily Star takes a particularly interesting approach on the subject, mocking up a poster saying “Missing Brain” alongside a picture of Trump on their front page. They go on to talk about the global trade war, spooking financial markets and accuses Britain of being ‘out of line’. The Daily Mail takes a more scathing approach to Sir Keir, suggesting in their headline that he is crawling back to the EU which could be thought of as him giving in to the demands of the bloc. The i also critiques the UK’s political relationship with Europe stating that there are tensions in the cabinet over a post-Brexit migration deal, arguing that young migrants may be easier for companies to employ, however, this move in turn risks undermining the goal of bringing down net migration.
The Guardian, in their report, focuses on Sir Keir facing a revolt within his own party over potential backing for a new oilfield. Further, the paper goes on to explain that energy secretary Ed Miliband and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are both on opposing sides of the debate, further heightening the party tensions. Finally, the Daily Telegraph highlights Labour’s Angela Rayner’s move to create a council on Islamophobia, with plans to bring in former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve to lead it. This will advise on an official definition for anti-Muslim discrimination and will provide ministers with information on how best to tackle it. Additionally, the article on US tariffs suggests that nations have bowed to Trump’s “strongman diplomacy”.
To end positively, the Sun features a picture of the Princess of Wales as part of World Cancer Day and on the Daily Mirror, with the headline “Kate: Get back to nurture”. Here, the princess gives advice on coping with cancer and dedicates her efforts to ensuring people have the best experience and support available
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