Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick "followed the rules" when he travelled 150 miles to his 'second' home and 40 miles to visit his parents, Downing Street declared today.
No10 said it was "confident" the Housing Secretary did not breach lockdown guidelines - despite facing questions over two separate incidents overnight.
Mr Jenrick defended escaping 150 miles from London to his £1.1million mansion in Herefordshire, saying his family are staying there.
The 38-year-old also defended a 40-mile trip from that home to visit his parents, saying he was bringing them food and medicine.
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