The Government has dismissed criticism of Foreign Secreatry Dominic Raab, who has been accused in a newspaper report of allegedly avoiding quarantine rules.
The Sunday Mirror pointed the finger at Mr Raab for dodging the Government’s travel conditions.
Although the rules regarding quarantining after visiting France have now been relaxed, Mr Raab’s visit took place whilst Government advice said people arriving from the country had to quarantine for 10 days.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has since responded to the tabloid’s report, however, by stating that Mr Raab acted within the rules.
"The Foreign Secretary travels on diplomatic business within the rules," read an FCDO spokesman statement.
"It is his job to pursue the UK’s interests abroad, including on security, trade, and international development."
Government ministers are exempt from quarantine on account of conducting essential state business for the UK outside of the country. The exemptions cover both red list and non-red list countries.
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