NI leaders issue compliance plea after DUP minister criticises restrictions

DUP leader Arlene Foster and Edwin Poots (PA)

Stormont’s leaders have issued a joint appeal for compliance with Northern Ireland’s latest Covid restrictions hours after a DUP minister criticised the measures.

DUP First Minister Arlene Foster joined Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood, Ulster Unionist leader Steve Aiken and Alliance leader and justice minister Naomi Long in making the plea.