So on July 16th Matt Hancock announced parts of Leicestershire were released from lockdown now. Then the DHSC said he actually meant from July 24th even though he'd said now twice. But on July 17th they've said it's from July 18th. Mindblowing comms strategy. #LeicesterLockdown

And for those remaining in lockdown in the city that will be reviewed in two weeks (Matt Hancock/DHSC) or one week (Boris Johnson) so toss a coin to decide which one of those is correct if any. #LeicesterLockdown

And for those business owners out there, on the 24th non-essential retail can open but non-essential travel is not allowed. A huge boost for shops who want to open but don't want any customers in. #LeicesterLockdown

And further great news, schools, who broke up for the summer holidays on July 10th, can open again from July 24th. #LeicesterLockdown

Here ends the draft script for The Thick Of It - Leicester Special. #LeicesterLockdown