PRITI Patel has said she would report breaches of the 'rule of six' coronavirus restrictions, while suggesting that families stopping to talk in the street could be breaking the new laws.

The home secretary said she would report her neighbours if she saw them gathering in a group of more than six.

We asked you would do the same and here’s what you told us on Facebook…

Christine Greenwell Smutek: “No. Not unless it was a crazy rave. Spying and dobbing people in. It just reminds me of wartime Germany a bit. 

“I’m lucky though because I have lovely neighbours.”

Tom White: “Of course she would, but only because she’s in a position of power and would come under scrutiny if she didn’t.”

Dave Drury: “Yes. Because I would do anything to stop a second Covid wave. 
“British people are still dying or being left with life-changing illnesses without a second wave. 

“I am not a snitch or whatever derogatory statement you would wish to call me. I am a public-minded citizen.”

Kandice Le Roux: “I wouldn’t. I get on with my neighbours. I wouldn’t do that.”

Ben Ashley Francis: “I think the fact we’re still living like this has shown we can’t beat this virus no matter what. 

“We have to just get on with life. The higher risk category should be supported by the government, and us that are able to get on with life, should do so.”

Charlotte Cobb: “No, I’m happy to mind my own business as long as it’s not a party until the early hours.

“But I know a few people who would.”

Melissa Beaumont: “I’ve got better and more important things to worry about than spying and reporting on my neighbours and friends.”

Jane Knight: “No, because I don’t think my neighbours would give me cause to.”

Brenda Moore: “I think it is disgraceful that the government is asking us to ‘grass’ on our neighbours.”

Sophie Maria Boyce: “If we all turn against each other, it means we’ll be too busy to turn against them.”

Andy Harrison: “Amazing how the criminally-minded seem to think of this as 'grassing'.

“At what point would they report something or someone that breaks the law.
“What’s more worrying is what will these individuals just ignore and turn away from.  

"Is it any wonder our streets are becoming a war zone?

“Yes, friend or foe, I would and will report just as I would report anyone who puts at risk myself, my family or the wider community.

“It’s called civic responsibility, maybe some need to remember that.”

Cynthia Fitchett: “As long as it doesn’t affect me I don’t care, I don’t mix with people apart from my family.”

Nadi Bardy: “Well, I won’t be wasting my time curtain twitching and meddling. 

“I trust my neighbours to do what’s right for them and to make sensible decisions. This is all getting ridiculous now.”

Ruth Weller: “The government won’t be there to help you start your car or lend you tools if you needed it. 

“They won’t be an extra set of eyes to watch your property if you are away. 

“They won’t keep an eye on your kids if they are playing in the street and someone strange is hanging around. 

“We need each other, it’s how we get by and live in peace because at the end of the day they won’t be standing there on your doorstep to help you out.

“Neighbours should be looking out for each other not hurting each other.”