Boris Johnson must work with devolved administrations on easing coronavirus lockdown, says Ian Blackford

Boris Johnson has been urged to work with the devolved administrations in the UK over a possible easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford made the plea as the PM prepares to make a statement on the issue on Sunday – having already hinted some changes could be made as early as the following day. But Mr Blackford said neither he nor Scotland’s First Minister know what the Prime Minister is going to announce. Nicola Sturgeon has already warned Scots it is highly unlikely there can be any easing off of restrictions north of the border yet, with a suggestion the R number – the number of people infected by each person with Covid-19 – could be...