UK Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick maintained he did not break social distancing rules when he visited his parents to drop off medical supplies and food. He added that he returns to Westminster for work and stays with his family in Herefordshire. Mr Jenrick was questioned on his claim that his house in Herefordshire was his main home, as his children and wife attend school and work in London.
He was asked whether he should apologise to the public for seeming to have broken the rules when visiting his Herefordshire home during the lockdown.
He responded: 'I joined my family at our home in Herefordshire as soon as I was able to do so, as soon as we made the decision that it was no longer necessary to work in person in Westminster.
'I've been there since I've been working from home and returned to Westminster last night to do this press conference because parliament returns next week.'
He said he also delivered medicine to his elderly parents who are self-isolating and that this was done within guidelines.
'I wouldn't want people to feel concerned that they can't do something like that to help their own parents or elderly relatives who are in need,' he added.
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