Who said it

“Political opponents have chosen to attack the government for trying to keep the economy functioning and to make sure the support we provide encourages people to keep working. And they will now no doubt criticise the government on the basis that we have had to change our approach. But to anyone in the real world that’s just the thing you have to do when the circumstances change”

- Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

“The chancellor can change his mind at the last minute, but businesses can’t. We need a chancellor who is in front of the problems we face, not one who is always a step behind”

- Labour’s shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds responds to Mr Sunak’s announcement.

“I think the evidence we’ve seen over the last couple of days is that this particular aspect of the decision by the government is not supported by any scientific evidence and clearly shows a misunderstanding of the importance of religious faith... Going to church is not a social gathering, it is a very significant, fundamental part of people’s lives”

- Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

“I won’t lie, we were all a little bit gutted. Having your friends and family to cheer you on really adds to the experience, but I think the main thing is that the show itself is still on. That’s what we’re all extremely happy about – the show brings so much joy to so many people, particularly this year, I think we’ve needed it more than ever” - Clara Amfo responds after Strictly Come Dancing axed its studio audience due to the second national lockdown in England.