Boris Johnson dropping ‘stay home’ slogan risks people socialising, scientist warns

Leaders in the devolved nations have said they will not use the new message

Boris Johnson risks giving people the green light to socialise and jeopardising the gains made by the coronavirus lockdown in dropping the “stay home” slogan, a scientist advising the British Government has said.

Behavioural expert Professor Susan Michie, who is a member of the scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage), said Mr Johnson’s new messaging is “a long way” from being clear and consistent.