Andy Burnham says it's 'not just about the size of the cheque' as 'government offers Greater Manchester millions' for Tier 3 lockdown
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said 'nothing's changed' after it was confirmed 'extra resources' have been offered during Tier 3 negotiations with the government.A cabinet minister said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal 'today or tomorrow'.Housing and local government secretary Robert Jenrick this morning (Monday) said 'extra resources' have been offered during negotiations between the government and local leaders, which he said had continued over the weekend and had been 'productive'.In, response Mr Burnham said it was 'not just about the size of the cheque, but protecting low paid workers' as he called for a 'fair financial framework' for regions hit by Tier 3 restrictions.There has been a tense stand-off between Downing Street.
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