DUP leader to speak to colleagues over public health messaging

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he will be speaking to colleagues over public health advice on the coronavirus pandemic after the party was accused of sending mixed messages (Rebecca Black/PA)

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said he will be speaking to his party colleagues over public health messaging on the coronavirus pandemic.

His party has been accused of sending mixed messages, but Mr Donaldson insisted his party’s position is clear – to follow public health advice and to encourage others to do so.