'It's a mess': anger and pain as Christmas gatherings evaporate
P Barney Barnes: ‘The logistics of sorting everything out is a mess’. P Barney Barnes in Hemel Hempstead, which is in tier 4, said there were “tears on both sides” when he and his family realised they would not be seeing each other at Christmas. “It was a sleepless night last night,” said the digital marketer. “I haven’t seen my niece all year.” Barnes was planning on travelling to Manchester during the five-day window and arranged delivery and collection of gifts during his stay. “I can accept Christmas is a luxury we may not be able to justify at the moment but the lo...
Source: theguardian.com