Lisa Nandy reveals she has ‘put a lot of hours’ into video game Animal Crossing

The cosy social simulation is one of the most popular games on Nintendo’s Switch console.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons sees the player take the role of a resident living on an island, where they can build a home, catch fish and insects, and make friends with a host of anthropomorphic animal characters.

Ms Nandy’s admission came as she appeared on the morning media round speaking about a gathering of creative industry businesses she is hosting in the North East on Friday.

She was asked if she plays video games when she listed the sector as among those attending the gathering.

“I do actually,” she told Sky News, adding: “I’ve got a nine-year-old who is Switch-obsessed.

“I’ve put in a lot of hours on Animal Crossing, I can tell you that much.”