'Port in a storm' and 'Megxit means Megxit'

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News image — Several of Tuesday's papers lead on the anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth. "Port in a storm" is the Metro's headline, which says the Home Office has come in for criticism over the events leading up to the disorder.

"Port in a storm" reads the headline on the front page of Metro. — Several of Tuesday's papers lead on the anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth. "Port in a storm" is the Metro's headline, which says the Home Office has come in for criticism over the events leading up to the disorder.

"Don't ignore public anger over illegal migrants" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Express. — The Daily Express urges the government not to "ignore public anger over illegal migrants", alongside a picture of a crowded small boat in the Channel. It highlights comments from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who has accused Labour of "indifference".

"Now they try to stop the lifeboats" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror. — "Now they try to stop the lifeboats" is the Daily Mirror's take on the protests in Portsmouth, which says the "mob targets RNLI heroes". It writes that the protesters have been "slammed for turning their anger on heroic lifeboat crews".

"Megxit means Megxit" reads the headline on the front page of the Sun. — Many of today's papers also report on a letter from King Charles, in which he reiterates that Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex will not return to their roles as working royals now that they have moved back to the UK.

"King tells Harry: No return to the Firm" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph. — "No return to the Firm" is how the Telegraph characterises the development. It also prominently features Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's pledge to ban the wearing of full face coverings in public, after hundreds who attended anti-migrant protests in recent days did so in balaclavas.

"King puts Harry and Meghan in their place" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mail. — The King has put "Harry and Meghan in their place" with his letter to government officials outlining their status, the Mail reports. The paper says the key message of his letter is that the couple are "still out in the cold".

"Bernie in cop shotgun quiz" reads the headline on the front page of the Star. — The Daily Star leads on Bernie Ecclestone's "airport weapon drama". The former F1 boss was "forced to 'surrender' pigeon shooter from private jet" at a Portuguese airport, the paper reports.

"PM to declare trade ban on settlements in West Bank" reads the headline on the front page of the Times. — The government is expected to impose sanctions on goods made in Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the Times reports. Prime Minister Andy Burnham "risks retaliation by Israel and US fury with policy designed to protect two-state solution", it says.

"UK hardens stance on Israel with ban on illegal settlements trade" reads the headline on the front page of the Guardian. — The UK "hardens stance on Israel" is how the Guardian frames the expected announcement on Tuesday. According to the paper, Miliband "has told civil society groups he is determined to restate the call for a two-state solution".

"Pressure builds on Germany's Merz as far-right AfD toasts 'dream result'," reads the headline on the front page of the Financial Times. — After German far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a regional election in what it called a "dream result", the Financial Times says "pressure builds on Germany's Merz". It also carries the news of billionaire trader Chris Rokos's move to Greece, which it says comes "amid exodus of financiers fearful of tax rises".

"New ISA to help Britain's older first-time buyers" reads the headline on the front page of The i Paper. — The i Paper says Chancellor John Healey will announce a new ISA which will help older first-time buyers in Britain. The i says this ISA would pay a bonus when a buyer purchases their first property and that it could be unveiled at the upcoming Budget.

Several of Tuesday's papers reflect on the anti-migrant demonstrations in Portsmouth. Metro's headline is "port in a storm", explaining that police were injured and vehicles damaged as hundreds of protesters blocked efforts to bring ashore 120 migrants.

The Sun says the "anger of decent, law-abiding folk" is rising. "Now they try to stop the lifeboats" is the Daily Mirror's take on events, adding that the "mob" targeted "RNLI heroes".

The Daily Express urges the government "not to ignore public anger over illegal migrants", although its editorial stresses the paper agrees with the police that "violence has no part to play in protest".

The Times looks ahead to the government's expected announcement of a trade ban affecting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The paper says retaliation by Israel is likely, as is sharp criticism from the US. The Guardian reports that Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will also say that the government will take a "more active" approach in supporting the Palestinian cause.

The i Paper reports the Treasury is to introduce a new ISA to help people buy their first home, and that it will not have an age limit. It is believed that the details are likely to be set out by Chancellor John Healey in his upcoming Budget.

Many of the papers lead on the King clarifying that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens, after their recent move back to the UK. "No return to the Firm" is the Daily Telegraph's headline. The Daily Mail says the King has put "Harry and Meghan in their place". "Megxit means Megxit" declares the Sun.

And the Daily Mirror is one of several papers to have picked up on criticism of US President Donald Trump's proposed new uniform for his Space Force. The paper says the look, which features a fitted tunic, peaked cap and knee high boots, have drawn comparisons to a "sinister Star Wars-villain style outfit". The menswear writer Derek Guy is quoted as saying it is the kind of costume designers make to point out "who are the bad guys in a space movie". The Daily Star's headline is "storm bloopers".

'Port in a storm' and 'Megxit means Megxit'

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