For the families who were unable to bid a proper goodbye to their dying loved ones, the Christmas of 2020 will most likely be etched in their minds forever.
As coronavirus infections across the country soared, people lost many of their basic liberties - including the right to see sick or dying relatives and friends in person.
Law-abiding families paid the ultimate price while following vital lockdown measures. They believed they were doing their bit to prevent more people becoming seriously unwell. READ MORE:Mancunians vent fury over Downing Street Christmas party video But all the while, it is claimed the very people who introduced those rules were breaking them at a Christmas party.
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