Piers Morgan hits back after being accused of visiting his parents insisting ‘I’ve abided by lockdown rules’
PIERS Morgan has hit back after accusations he travelled to visit his parents in lockdown.
The Good Morning Britain star, 55, vehemently denied making the journey from London to Sussex to see dad Glynne and mum Gabrielle.
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He was quizzed after claiming Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings had caused people to abandon lockdown rules after he travelled from London to Durham with his wife, who had coronavirus, and their son.
The journalist wrote: "One thing’s for sure.. the Govt’s no longer ‘following the science’ & the British people are no longer (post Cummings) following the rules."
It prompted a follower to ask: "How was your visit to see mummy & daddy last week?"
Piers dismissed the accusation, replying: "Haven't seen my parents since March 14, because the rules still state I can't overnight at my Sussex home & unlike Dominic Cummings, I've abided by the rules."
Government rules state that people cannot visit friends and family inside their homes or "stay overnight away from your own home, except for in a limited set of circumstances, such as for work purposes."
Last week Piers shared a rare snap with lookalike dad Glynne and joked that he looks younger than him.
The 55-year-old wished his dad a happy birthday on a sunny Bank Holiday Weekend in lockdown.
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They were planning to go abroad to spend time together, but instead had a video call.
"Happy Birthday to my Dad, who looks younger than me every year," said Piers on Instagram.
"This pic was taken in St Tropez last year, where we would all have been again this week, doubtless celebrating with a long lunch in Club 55.
"Instead, we’ll have to settle for a Zoom chat later..."
He added "c’est la nouvelle vie", which translates into "this is the new life".
Fans were surprised by Glynne's youthful good looks.
One said: "Happy birthday to your dad. He looks amazing."
Another agreed with Piers saying: "He actually does look younger ha."
Someone else laughed: "You’re right, your dad does look younger than you! Happy birthday to him x."
Piers' birth father Vincent Eamonn O'Meara died when the presenter was just 11 months.
His mother went on to marry Glynne Pughe-Morgan who brought Piers up.