What the papers say – August 13
T
he Sunday papers are dominated by the deaths of six individuals after a ship sank off the coast of France whereas attempting to cross the Channel.
The Observer, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People all lead with the story, which has prompted anger over the Government’s asylum coverage.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Express carries the headline: “For pity’s sake stop the boats.”
Elsewhere, The Sunday Telegraph stories ministers wish to rent extra barges and use workplace and pupil lodging blocks to accommodate migrants.
Tougher A-level grading is required to halt a surge in college dropouts, in response to The Sunday Times.
The Independent continues its marketing campaign calling on the Government to grant UK asylum for hundreds of Afghan refugees.
And the Daily Star Sunday says boffins have a “secret plan” to contact aliens by inviting them to play chess.