In London and Manchester more people have face coverings but some complain of being ‘controlled’

The new masks mandate on public transport and in shops in England was patchily observed in London and Manchester on Tuesday morning, judging by a Guardian snapshot survey.

But as the public balanced frustration at new restrictions with the hope they could prevent another lockdown, there were clear signs far more people were covering their faces.

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