Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer self-isolating after a family member is tested for COVID-19

Sir Keir said he will now be working from home for the next 14 days and will not speak in today's House of Commons debate on the government's controversial Brexit discussions.

His spokesman said Sir Keir's family member has been tested and is now awaiting the results to confirm whether they are positive or not.

It is understood Sir Keir has not shown any COVID-19 symptoms himself, but is self-isolating as a precaution as per NHS guidance.

A spokesperson for the Labour leader said: "This morning Keir Starmer was advised to self-isolate after a member of his household showed possible symptoms of the coronavirus.

"The member of his household has now had a test.

"In line with NHS guidelines, Keir will self-isolate while awaiting the results of the test and further advice from medical professionals."

Earlier this morning, Sir Keir took part in a phone-in show on LBC Radio and appeared in the station's studio alongside host Nick Ferrari.

The Labour leader is understood to have been alerted to his requirement to self-isolate shortly after.

Sir Keir's office has contacted LBC to inform them.