Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has apologised for breaking the “rule of six” at a dinner party.

He was caught on camera sharing a meal with eight other people at a friend’s house.

Under the coronavirus rules it is illegal to gather socially in groups of more than six.

The police can impose a £200 fine for each person present.

Mr Corbyn told The Sun:

“I recently had dinner at a friend’s house where the number of guests eventually exceeded five.

“I understand that remaining at the dinner was a breach of the rule of six.

“I apologise for my mistake.”