DUP leader calls for ‘evidence-led policy’ over Covid certification scheme

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson opposes a Covid certification scheme (Liam McBurney/PA)

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party remains opposed to a Covid certification scheme, preferring instead “evidence-led policy”.

DUP ministers in the Stormont Executive voted against Health Minister Robin Swann’s plan for such a scheme for the hospitality sector.