Exclusive: Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick travelled to visit his parents at the weekend despite repeatedly urging the public to stay at home during the lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/09/cabinet-minister-robert-jenrick-visited-his-parents-during-covid-19-lockdown by @JoshHalliday and me

The Guardian has established that Jenrick – who has made media appearances urging people to save lives by remaining in their properties even if tempted to see loved ones – went to see his parents at their Shropshire home, 40 miles/an hour’s drive from his own.

More than two weeks ago, Jenrick urged people not to visit their family on Mother’s Day. He has been front and centre of Downing Street campaign to get public to stay at home. More here: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/apr/09/robert-jenricks-messages-to-the-public-we-need-to-stay-at-home

A source close to Jenrick admitted he made lockdown visit, saying he was taking medicine & food to parents. Guardian understands that the local community has also been supporting Jenrick’s parents by delivering groceries to them in recent weeks.