QUOTES OFTHEDAY

“We expect people to follow and obey the law and hope that this latest incident serves as a warning to others – that if you do break the rules in this way you will be caught and you will be punished.”

- Nottinghamshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Kate Meyne after dozens of young people in Halloween fancy dress broke social distancing guidelines to dance together in Nottingham ahead of Tier 3 rules being implemented.

“There is no reason for a civil war, there’s no reason to lean inwards, that is not what I want. I want to unite the party – that is the basis on which I ran my leadership campaign, I want to unite the party to stop the faction.”

- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, above, after anger from some on the left over Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension for his response to a damning anti-Semitism report.

“Attending Pride parades is possible within the guidelines, but due care needs to be given to the guidance and staff need to ensure that they are not seen to be taking a stand on politicised or contested issues.” - BBC director-general Tim Davie clarifies the corporation’s impartiality guidelines for news and current affairs staff.

“Working hard for an agreement. Much remains to be done.” - EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier as post-Brexit trade deal talks continued in Brussels after seven days of negotiations in London.

“This is such a wonderful gesture and one I’m delighted to accept. I feel very proud to be considered by GWR as one of its Great Westerners.” - Civil rights pioneer Paul Stephenson, who is to have a train named in his honour to celebrate Black History Month.