Express juxtaposes drug cartels with royal kindness tips, peak tabloid chaos

A Daily Express front page from February 13, 2026, featuring dramatic headlines about drug crime, Labour party criticism, and a human interest story about Catherine (presumably Kate Middleton). The layout uses sensationalist all-caps typography and includes political accusations alongside feel-good content, typical of tabloid editorial strategy. Extracted text: DAILY EXPRESS CAMPAIGNING FOR A BETTER BRITAIN express.co.uk FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 £2 NOW RAYNER HITS OUT AT REEVES OVER PUB TAX RAID SEE PAGES 6&7 United chief is sorry but wants 'open debate' on migrants SEE PAGE 9 Labour accused of 'not having the backbone' to stand up to crime gangs UK STREETS ARE 'AWASH' WITH ILLEGAL DRUGS BY MICHAEL KNOWLES Home Affairs Editor DRUG cartels are tightening their grip on the UK because Labour has "lost control of our borders in every direction". Police have seized 148 tons of narcotics. TURN TO PAGE 4 Catherine's lesson on how 'kindness is key' SEE PAGE 3