TV presenter Victoria Derbyshire has apologised for saying she would break the rule of six so her family could celebrate Christmas together.
The former Radio 5 live presenter, originally from Ramsbottom, told the Radio Times that she would break the restriction – designed to stop the spread of coronavirus – if it was still in place at Christmas.
She said: “If the Rule of Six is still in place at Christmas, we’re breaking it to have the rule of seven. We just are.
“Joining me, my husband and our two boys will be my mum, her partner and my husband’s dad. It’s fine. We’ll do it knowing what the risks are. We’re not stupid.
“We’re going to be sensible and buy a thermometer gun. But we have to be together at Christmas. It feels almost irresponsible saying that, but I don’t think we’re alone in feeling that way.
“We need to see my elderly mum and my husband’s elderly dad. We just do.”