QUOTES OF THE DAY

“Weakness is refusing to take responsibility for your own actions. Weakness is pointing your finger at others in a crisis. Donald Trump knows nothing of the strength of Minneapolis. We are strong as hell.”

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey on President Trump’s tweets criticising him amid rioting following the death of a black man arrested by police.

“Having children is the biggest life-changing moment, and when you’ve been through something traumatic, like my mother dying, your emotions come back in leaps and bounds... and there’s no-one there to help you. I definitely found that very, at times, overwhelming.”

Prince William in a TV programme this week on mental health.

“I felt the tears come tonight to think it’s coming to an end while our fear for Derek goes on. But even if we don’t clap next week it won’t diminish my eternal thanks to all in the NHS. They are keeping Derek alive.”

TV presenter Kate Garraway, after the Clap for Carers this week, with her husband in a coma with Covid-19 since April 30.