Inside Politics – Coronavirus special: Face coverings made mandatory on public transport, but doctors say it’s not enough

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A huge herd of seahorses has been spotted in British waters – the latest members of the animal kingdom to take back the natural world during the pandemic. Fewer boats mean more seagrass, giving seahorses a greater sense of protection to venture back to the surface. As more human beings in England venture back onto public transport, it is hoped compulsory face masks will give everyone a greater sense of protection. Boris Johnson, meanwhile, should feel a bit safer venturing into cabinet meetings after his business secretary Alok Sharma tested negative for Covid-19. I’m Adam Forrest, and welcome to The Independent’s daily Inside Politics briefing during the coronavirus crisis.

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