Definitely is. When I go to town or out on a walk I always take the same routes at the same time of day. Compared to this time a couple of weeks ago I pass dozens more people and a hell of a lot more traffic than I used to. Suspect the fear factor is loosening up now.
Makes me laugh all the MPs trotting out giving them their dues, all the credit and singing their praises but voted against their small pay-rise in the past.