The mother of two British children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning whilst on holiday in Corfu has spoken outside the courthouse where the trial of two Thomas Cook employees accused of the manslaughter is taking place. 

Sharon Wood, mother of Christianne, 7 and her brother Robert, 6, said: "It has been nearly three and a half years since we lost Christie and Bobby to poisoning while on holiday in Corfu. Due to technicalities we are informed proceeding will resume on February 17 for one day and then again in March. We are eager to be here to see justice done as this is the last and only thing we can do for our children now. 

"We continue to have faith that the greek judicial system will find all those accused responsible for their part in our children’s death and that lessons are learned. 

"We urge you all to remember that our beautiful children were here for what should have been a happy family holiday. Their safety was in someone else’s hands and we were let down. For this we are forever left in pain."