Huge queues outside Primark as shops reopen across England for first time since lockdown

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Swarms of shoppers lined up outside Primark this morning as non-essential retailers reopen for the first time since lockdown began.

Shutters are being lifted on the high street after almost three months of painful inactivity, as eager shop owners and staff urge customers to enjoy their first in-store spree of the year.

Early morning images showed queues of eager punters in London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Liverpool and other cities to wait for Primark to open its doors.

The popular clothes retailer, which is opening all of its 153 English stores, has pledged to ensure basket handles are cleaned after each use and that every second till will be closed to maintain social distancing for customers and employees

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