Inside Politics: Boris Johnson to reveal reopening of cinemas and museums

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Time plays tricks on the memory when you’ve been inside too long. Interviewing each other over Zoom, Friends’ stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow struggled to remember old episodes – but they’re still excited about meeting up for a special reunion show soon. Those in England who have been shielding ever since March will get their own special reunion soon. They will be allowed to meet up with loved ones from 6 July, the government has announced. And it looks like culture vultures sick of watching old Friends episodes will be able to visit cinemas, galleries and museums from early next month. I’m Adam Forrest, and welcome to The Independent’s daily Inside Politics briefing.

Inside the bubble

Our chief political commentator John Rentoul on what to look out for today: