Kirstie Allsopp defends Madeleine McCann’s parents and says it ‘was OK to leave kids sleeping nearby’ as debate rages over £85k cash injection into search
The TV presenter shared her feelings with followers
TV presenter Kirtie Allsopp has spoken out in defence of Madeleine McCann's parents on Twitter.
The Location, Location, Location star debated with her followers about the famous hunt which it was revealed to have cost taxpayers over £11.1 million since the three-year-old went missing in 2007.
Kirstie shared her feelings about the criticism Madeleine's parents received for leaving their children alone in their holiday room in Portugal.
Kirstie had been responding to Piers Morgan's tweet saying the McCann's were being vilified for the "mistake" of leaving their children alone as she tweeted: "I disagree, I think it was OK to leave the kids sleeping while the parents were in a restaurant close by & checking frequently."
She continued: "Have always though the McCanns did nothing wrong leaving the kids asleep nearby, it's something people have done worldwide since time began."
When comedian Dara O'Briain warned: "Beware! This is a topic that is uniquely beloved of ghoulish, judgemental arseholes, sneering at the bereaved."
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Kirstie replied: "Bless you, I know, but I've always thought that they did nothing wrong and it's important to say it."
She stressed to followers: "We cannot live every moment in fear of the tiny, tiny number of evil freaks that sadly exist, parenting has become too fearful.
"For years Mums & Dads have popped next door to have a cuppa with a neighbour when the kids were in bed or even gone to the pub on the corner."
She continued: "What I find staggering is the number of people who think that they could never make the wrong choice, because I know I have, often.
"Good to know that if you fail there are so many to judge & condemn you, on the upside great to learn that perfect parents are so numerous."
She then concluded: "No desire to debate this, I've said my bit and won't be revisiting the topic, shocked by the amount of bile people hold, it isn't healthy."
The topic had been a hot point again after Piers Morgan debated the case on Good Morning Britain after it was revealed police are getting another £85,000 to prop up the probe.
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