As the UK gears up for a pro-Palestinian march in London on Armistice Day, many of the nation’s major newspapers are leading with stories of police preparing for the event and concerns of disorder. The Daily Telegraph reports that authorities are “ready to use force” to control crowds, while the Daily Mirror warns of fears of far-right extremism targeting the demonstration. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail says the country is “holding its breath” ahead of the event.
Adding fuel to the fire, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been in the headlines for claiming that police have been playing favourites with different types of protesters. i reports that Braverman is set to be fired by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who is preparing to shuffle the Cabinet. Many papers are speculating that the move is a direct response to Braverman’s controversial comments.
Despite the concerns, the Financial Times takes a more upbeat approach, leading with a story about a proposed reduction in business taxes. While the piece acknowledges doubts over whether fiscal targets will be met, it suggests the “prime aim is to boost growth”. The Times also runs a story about the march, but is one of a few publications to include a picture of King Charles on his 75th birthday on its front page.
In entertainment news, The Sun is running an exclusive on musician Noel Gallagher’s divorce settlement. The publication reports that Gallagher celebrated the deal by partying with U2 singer Bono in Las Vegas. Finally, the Daily Star makes an unusual front-page choice, focusing on the news that a supermarket chain will be replacing self-service checkouts with human cashiers
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