Church defends Britney's drinking

Charlotte Church has defended Britney Spears' partying lifestyle.

The singer-turned-TV presenter, who is expecting her first child later this year, insisted that women should not have to give up alcohol when they become mothers.

Spears has been criticised recently for leaving her two sons at home while she socialises at nightclubs in Los Angeles.

Church said: "If you're a woman, you're supposed to stay sober until your kids grow up. That's not fair. Just because Britney has the odd night on the lash doesn't make her a bad mum.

"She's still allowed to have a good time every now and again. It would be different if it was every night."