I fully recognise that some people are anxious and they may wish to continue to take precautions that are right for them but returning to normality and getting on with our lives is now imperative.

With over 71% of all adults in England now boosted (93% of over 70’s) and all that we have learnt over the last two years with treatments and understanding of the virus through science, we have created an environment to be the most open economy in Europe.

It is important to keep children in schools, to ensure their education is back on track, and allow businesses, services and charities to get back to full service.