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Inside Politics – Coronavirus special: Boris Johnson back in charge again

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Adam Forrest
Monday 27 April 2020 07:51 BST
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We’ll take any signs of normality we can get right now – even if it’s steak bakes and sausage rolls. Greggs is set to re-open some branches to test out whether it can operate while maintaining social distancing. Boris Johnson will try to reassure the nation it’s something vaguely like business as usual as he takes charge again at No 10. The prime minister will be given little time to re-adjust, however, coming under pressure from all sides to set out a lockdown exit strategy. I’m Adam Forrest, and welcome to The Independent’s daily Inside Politics briefing during the coronavirus crisis.

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