She married politician Douglas Jay in 1933, aged 20. They had four children, but the marriage ended in divorce. A son, Peter Jay, is a journalist, leading economist and a former British Ambassador to the United States.
In 1933, she married politician Douglas Jay when she was 20 years old. Their union produced four children, but ultimately dissolved in divorce.  Their son, Peter Jay, has distinguished himself as a journalist, economist, and former British Ambassador to the United States.