Boris Johnson’s lockdown release leaves UK divided

Coronavirus lockdown stays in place but more outdoor activity will be allowed in England

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Boris Johnson urged the country to take its first tentative steps out of lockdown this week in an address to the nation that was immediately condemned as being divisive, confusing and vague.

In a speech from Downing Street, Johnson said if the circumstances were right, schools in England and some shops might be able to open next month, and the government was “actively encouraging” people to return to work if they cannot do so from home.

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