Documents that show the UK accepted the return of 200 migrants from Ireland, and a protest outside the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris are among the stories that feature on Saturday's front pages.
Figures obtained by The Irish Times show the UK accepted that it would take back just over 200 migrants under a 2020 agreement with the State – although none has been sent back.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story on the anti-immigration protest outside the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris.
The Irish Independent leads with a story on a plan for taxpayers to 'top up' TV licence payments for RTÉ.
The Echo leads with a story on a man who has been jailed for threatening to post intimate photos of his ex-partner.
Legal experts have warned that attempts to send migrants back to the UK are 'pointless', the Irish Daily Mail reports.
All this and much more in today's Mail pic.twitter.com/iFSlnIIaYo
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) May 4, 2024
The Herald leads with a story on the attempted abduction of a child in Dublin.
The Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on a PSNI probe into a UDA 'show of strength' at a funeral.
The Irish News leads with a story on the UK Covid Inquiry sitting in Belfast.
Today’s @irish_news leads with notes from a key Stormont meeting after the funeral of republican Bobby Storey resurfacing at the Covid-19 Inquiry.
Also, a fabulous photo by Yousif Al Shewali captures the Holy Cross send-off for @JoeGormley19 ahead of the #irishcupfinal pic.twitter.com/WkTfHof0aa— Chris Sherrard (@cdsherrard) May 4, 2024
The UK front pages on Saturday are dominated by the results of the local elections.
The Guardian, the Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph lead on the “worst local election result” in years for the Conservatives.
GUARDIAN: Tories crushed by ‘worst election results’ in years #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YQ2cZ5ftc4
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
FT WEEKEND: Tory trouncing leaves Sunak with battle to avert general election rout #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Ww3QWlFD6t
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
TELEGRAPH: Sunak: We have everything to fight for #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/q7V22zFrSb
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
The Times, the Daily Express and the Daily Mail all report on a schism within the Tories, claiming that another plot to trigger a no-confidence vote against the British prime minister is fizzling out.
THE TIMES: Victory for Tory mayor helps Sunak to cling on #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/43tMCyAPsJ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
Saturday's front page: Rebels kill plot to oust Rishi.. for now https://t.co/84VIh9qXwj#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/Ruz9YjLv9C
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) May 3, 2024
MAIL: Rishi plotters ‘give up and go to the pub’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/njoMGpk1GX
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
The Independent declares Rishi Sunak is “on the rack”, with all signs pointing to a Labour win in the coming general election.
INDEPENDENT: Rishi on rack: Labour gains signal general election bloodbath #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rvQyckQfNp
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
Moving away from politics, the i reports on new allegations against Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey.
I WEEKEND: Kevin Spacey accused by a young actor of- as he faces new allegations #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IW6T8PcS3A
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
The Daily Mirror and The Sun say Britain's Prince Harry is expected to visit King Charles next week.
MIRROR: Harry to visit King #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NxVgpQsf2c
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 3, 2024
#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ZQagJRi2ZK
— Peter Brown (@petbro2022) May 3, 2024
And, lastly, the Daily Star splashes with a plea from Gavin and Stacey fans, who are urging the writers to have characters Smithy and Ness wed as the beloved TV show wraps up.
Saturday's front page: Smithy & Ness to wed https://t.co/UQor8n4UAd#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/gRCgnTDzGH
— Daily Star (@dailystar) May 3, 2024
The New York Times leads with a story on the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York.
