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This should be a time for us all to come together, visiting family, church services, Easter egg hunts, bonnet competitions, trips to beauty spots in the glorious spring weather. Instead the lockdown continues - because of the mantra we all know - in order to protect the NHS and save lives. There are some green shoots. The latest briefing talked about the number of new infections flattening out. How long will the lockdown last, and on what basis will the restrictions be lifted - the exit strategy in other words.

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