Police broke up an anti-lockdown protest led by Jeremy Corbyn’s brother after some of those attending failed to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Piers Corbyn, 73, was among 30 to 40 protesters gathered in Glastonbury, Somerset, on Saturday afternoon for a ‘peaceful’ demonstration against the Government’s restriction measures.

Speaking to The Telegraph, he said the lockdown ‘is achieving the opposite of what it was intended’ to.

The former Labour leader’s brother said the group was aiming to ‘end the lockdown to get the NHS back to doing its job of helping the most vulnerable people who are locked up in care homes or staying at home going mad’.

Avon and Somerset Police Superintendent Andy Bennett said: ‘We attended a small protest in the centre of Glastonbury this afternoon.

‘Approximately 30 to 40 people turned up and the event was peaceful in nature.

‘Officers attended Market Place and engaged with the individuals concerned and explained the need to adhere to the current guidelines and the group subsequently dispersed.

‘We are pleased the overwhelming majority of people are complying with the current guidelines around staying at home and social distancing.

‘We continue to encourage people to follow this message to help protect our NHS and save lives.’

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