Andy Burnham attacks government over reports London avoided Tier 3 'because of potential job losses'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukincluding Greater Manchester where cases are falling rapidly.Michael Gove was reportedly among those arguing London should be under the strictest measures due to the high infection rate in several boroughs.The M.E.N has attempted to contact Downing Street for confirmation that the cabinet received a briefing note on potential job losses in London and whether similar impact assessments were made of other regions.So far, we have had no response.The Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted the Mail's story and said: "So it would seem the Government added an extra point to their five criteria - just for London.
Obviously, jobs everywhere else don’t matter as much."It is understood an impact assessment of Tier 3 restrictions versus Tier 2 is something Greater.
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