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This week marks two years since Boris Johnson announced the first national lockdown in the UK. Reflecting on this time, what is the most valuable lesson you have learned?

Paul Humble: Te most valuable lesson I’ve learned is that people are right, you really can’ trust a Politician. When those making the rules are the ones breaking them then how can they expect anyone else to follow their instructions?

Ian Maggiore: This time last year we not allowed to drive over five miles. This year we can't afford the petrol to do the same.

Wendy Malt: A roof over our heads, food in the house, technology to keep in touch with family. The poor souls in Ukraine would give anything to have what we had then.

Sam Neil: That the human race is vile - lockdowns caused anger and hatred towards others, people became “experts” and curtain twitchers, especially if your opinion differed to theirs.

Caroline Errington:

That the whole thing was a waste of time none of the rules no longer apply even though Covid is still around and spreading like wildfire, and now you no longer have to isolate.

Wendy Baker: I learnt to be thankful for what I had and realised what I took for granted, but I was saddened by humanities stupidity from bulk buying to ignoring rules to thinking they knew better.

Marie Harper: The importance and meaning of family.

Rebecca Ridley: I have learnt that you find out who your true friends and family are in a situation like this.

Janet Stevenson: That life is wonderful when we can share it with our families and friends.

Beth Pierson: If you genuinely care for someone you must make the effort.

Llayney Straughan: Rules don't apply to the ones who sanctioned them.

Mckenzie Stokes: How important family is.

Pauline Webb: How messed up our kids are from missing out on so much.