What the papers say – June 4
Key moments from day one of US president Donald Trump’s state visit – and what lays ahead – leads most of Tuesday’s papers.
The Queen and her guest were all smiles during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, although The Times says the president faces a “confrontational” meeting with Theresa May today.
May to take tough line with Trump over China#tomorrowspaperstoday@BBCHelenaLeepic.twitter.com/4PkcRLYxzW
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) June 3, 2019
Plans for private talks between the leaders have been scrapped, the i reports.
Tuesday's front page: Theresa May snubbed after royal welcome for Donald Trump #tomorrowspaperstoday#skypapers#bbcpaperspic.twitter.com/O6soYANSLz
— i newspaper (@theipaper) June 3, 2019
Meanwhile Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will lead a demonstration against Mr Trump in London, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Corbyn to lead protests against Trump' #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/AbNzwcEYcZpic.twitter.com/o0RYZ3KpU3
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 3, 2019
The Daily Mirror says around 250,000 protesters are expected at the rally.
Tomorrow's front page: Pomp & protest#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/4amLhpY6cwpic.twitter.com/A3HFlSwJRm
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 3, 2019
Mr Corbyn snubbed the state banquet, despite having attended a similar event to honour Chinese president Xi Jinping, the Daily Mail says.
Daily Mail: The winners … and stone cold losers #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Q2DhttTS7k
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelenaLee) June 3, 2019
Mr Trump stirred up controversy as he arrived in London on Monday morning by launching a Twitter attack against London mayor Sadiq Khan, The Guardian reports.
Guardian front page, Tuesday 4 June 2019: Tea and antipathy: insults mark start of Trump visit pic.twitter.com/E6PBzK3HVc
— The Guardian (@guardian) June 3, 2019
The Daily Express takes a Brexit angle in its report of the day’s events.
Here is tomorrow's @Daily_Express#frontpage:@realDonaldTrump pays tribute to our 'great, great' Queen at royal banquet – and promises 'big trade deals'#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/6XkeZFHhVM
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) June 3, 2019
And the Metro’s front page is filled with an image of Mr Trump, First Lady Melania and the Queen.
Tuesday's front page:STAR SPANGLEDBANQUET#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/jjllJKsSo4
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) June 3, 2019
A similar images graces the front of The Sun, although the paper leads with a report on George Michael’s will.
Tomorrow's front page: George Michael's will exposed and he leaves NOTHING to exes Fadi Fawaz and Kenny Goss https://t.co/szxyWtglgLpic.twitter.com/UnA9O3Z7m5
— The Sun (@TheSun) June 3, 2019
And the Financial Times reports on tough times for one of the UK’s leading fund managers.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Tuesday June 4 https://t.co/HJuAXtVUnnpic.twitter.com/Id8S383Ryu
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) June 3, 2019