THEY SAID WHAT?

“The ‘defence’ of Robert Jenrick is in reality little more than an admission of cash for access. It seems the Tory Party’s commitment to the ‘levelling-up’ agenda amounts to sleaze and corruption”

- Liberal Democrat housing spokesman Tim Farron takes aim at the Conservatives’ handling of the Westferry planning storm.

“If they drink a yard of ale, they will maintain social distancing while enjoying an extra-large drink to celebrate the fact that they are back in the pub”

- Jacob Rees-Mogg comes up with a suggestion as to how people

can return to the pub.

“I just really hope that the studios continue to make smaller films as well, those family films, those romantic films, those gentler films that are so important and speak to so many people, and have a real longevity I think”

- Miranda Hart, above, stresses it is vital smaller films get made in challenging economic times after the pandemic.

“I’m finally at breaking point, and I’m taking a step back from all the nastiness... I’m not willing to let the abusers win, but I’ve turned off all notifications and stopped checking my phone”

- Susanna Reid reveals in her Daily Mail column she is taking a break from social media due to trolls.

“Although the weather is hot, the water is not. Cold water shock can take your breath away – please do not be tempted to cool off in open water and #BeWaterAware”

- The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) warns against open-water swimming amid sweltering temperatures.