Live updates as Boris Johnson puts nation on lockdown due to coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to address the nation at 8.30pm this evening.

By Daniel Sheridan

Published 23rd Mar 2020, 19:40 BST

Updated 23rd Mar 2020, 20:43 BST

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