Boris Johnson blasted by SDLP leader Colum Eastwood over 'nonsense' message to 'stay alert'

The leader of the SDLP has hit out at UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his 'stay alert' message on social media.

In a Tweet Colum Eastwood said: "Just spoke to @BorisJohnson about the address he will make tonight.

"I made it clear that his new 'Stay Alert' message is a nonsense.

"I also stressed the need for a cautious plan to move beyond full lockdown.

"That plan has to include a proper all Ireland testing and tracing system".

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