What the papers say – March 8
The development of the coronavirus leads many of the papers on Sunday, while the Duchess of Sussex’s last solo engagement is also featured.
The Sunday Telegraph leads with a pledge from Chancellor Rishi Sunak that he will not allow the coronavirus to “cripple” the economy, saying the Budget will help businesses and workers.
The front page of tomorrow's Sunday Telegraph 'Sunak: I will not let the virus cripple economy' '#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/E9kjZKlt4Y
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 7, 2020
The Sunday Times reports Whitehall is planning for the worst – with ministers preparing for a death toll from Covid-19 as high as 100,000 and exam boards looking at delaying A-levels and GCSEs.
Whitehall plans for the worst as virus spreads. Plus: The Sunday Times reveals Britain's worst train service #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/ltu3sDJnCZ
— The Sunday Times (@thesundaytimes) March 7, 2020
The Observer focuses on a Covid-19 bill being drafted by Government, with reported measures including courts using telephone or video links, and people being allowed to volunteer for the NHS.
OBSERVER: Virus threat: emergency law to boost NHS volunteers #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/RhpiAXKyGv
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2020
The Sunday Express and the Sunday People say there is an “army” of three million volunteers prepared to help the health service, while the Mail on Sunday says the Queen has vowed to continue her duties despite the outbreak.
EXPRESS: 24 hour food aid for virus hotspots #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/6SMmIkKBpQ
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2020
PEOPLE: Your country needs you #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/4O7GLtM0tk
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2020
MAIL: Queen: I won’t let virus stop me doing my duty #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/Ig2L6Dcj4Q
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2020
The Sunday Mirror leads with tributes to a British man who died after contracting the coronavirus.
Tomorrow's front page: A truly loving person https://t.co/5YBrdbjwP6#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/0Xvy4pZk42
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) March 7, 2020
The Independent says voters support the idea of a mansion tax in the UK to fund healthcare and action against climate change.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Most Britons want new ‘mansion tax’ in budget #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/gcHCphrgT5
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2020
And the Daily Star on Sunday reports Harry Redknapp has fallen victim to a TV sting.
A look at tomorrow's front page: pic.twitter.com/RST6Iou6lx
— Daily Star (@dailystar) March 7, 2020