Andrew Ingram tweeted his disgust after he went down a street in Harrogate having a street party.

The tweet read: "Truly ashamed today.

"Harrogate is by far worse place I have seen for ignoring lockdown.

"Very busy even went down one street which was having a street party.

"#comeonpeople"

Earlier, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said sunbathing in public spaces is against the coronavirus social distancing rules, as he warned those flouting the advice that they were putting people's lives at risk.

He told Sky News's Sophy Ridge On Sunday: "The vast majority of people are following the public health advice, which is absolutely critical, and staying at home.

"But there are a small minority of people who are still not doing that - it's quite unbelievable frankly to see that there are some people who are not following the advice."

Asked whether sunbathing in public spaces was against the law, he said: "Sunbathing is against the rules that have been set out for important public health reasons."

He warned those who are flouting the guidance: "You are putting others' lives at risk and you are putting yourself in harm's way."

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