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Greater Manchester given midday deadline for tier 3 deal
UK communities secretary Robert Jenrick has written to local leaders in Greater Manchester giving them until midday on Tuesday to reach an agreement on the introduction of Tier 3 restrictions.
In a statement Jenrick said:
There are now more Covid-19 patients in Greater Manchester hospitals than in the whole of the South West and South East combined.
But, unfortunately, despite recognising the gravity of the situation, local leaders have been so far unwilling to take the action that is required to get this situation under control.
I have written to local leaders this evening to make clear that if we cannot reach agreement by midday tomorrow then I must advise the Prime Minister that despite our best endeavours we’ve been unable to reach agreement.
It’s not too late for local leaders to work with us to take action.
Earlier this evening, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said: “We went into today’s meeting with the government with a positive and unanimous view amongst Greater Manchester leaders that we should seek a resolution as soon as possible.
“We had been encouraged by earlier discussions at an official level where the idea of a Hardship Fund, to top up furlough payments and support the self-employed, had been tabled by the government.
“It was both surprising and disappointing when this idea was taken off the table by the Secretary of State.”
Coronavirus live news: Greater Manchester given midday deadline for tier 3 deal; global cases pass 40m | World news | The Guardian
Greater Manchester given midday deadline for tier 3 deal
UK communities secretary Robert Jenrick has written to local leaders in Greater Manchester giving them until midday on Tuesday to reach an agreement on the introduction of Tier 3 restrictions.
In a statement Jenrick said:
There are now more Covid-19 patients in Greater Manchester hospitals than in the whole of the South West and South East combined.
But, unfortunately, despite recognising the gravity of the situation, local leaders have been so far unwilling to take the action that is required to get this situation under control.
I have written to local leaders this evening to make clear that if we cannot reach agreement by midday tomorrow then I must advise the Prime Minister that despite our best endeavours we’ve been unable to reach agreement.
It’s not too late for local leaders to work with us to take action.
Earlier this evening, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said: “We went into today’s meeting with the government with a positive and unanimous view amongst Greater Manchester leaders that we should seek a resolution as soon as possible.
“We had been encouraged by earlier discussions at an official level where the idea of a Hardship Fund, to top up furlough payments and support the self-employed, had been tabled by the government.
“It was both surprising and disappointing when this idea was taken off the table by the Secretary of State.”
Coronavirus live news: Greater Manchester given midday deadline for tier 3 deal; global cases pass 40m | World news | The Guardian
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