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Meghann Murdock

Life in Lockdown 2: how lockdowns are shaking up Londoners’ love lives and home set-ups

Jessica Mairs and partner Rich Legate pictured at their south London home. The couple moved in together during in between lockdowns. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 10/11/2020

(Picture: Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd)

Where are you locking down?” is a message I received in more than one WhatsApp group before Lockdown 2, “And who with?”

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