Boris Johnson says negations to move more northern areas to Tier 3 lockdown restrictions continue

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that the government has the power to “impose” the measures.The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “The PM said the government continues to work with local leaders in the North to agree additional interventions in Level 3 areas, in order to drive down transmission of the virus.“The PM said that for the Liverpool City Region we’ve successfully agreed a package of measures and support including the closure of gyms and fitness studios, casinos, adult gaming centres and betting shops."This is as well as closing pubs and bars, meaning the package of measures goes beyond the baseline for Level 3.“The PM said these are difficult steps – but we have to protect the NHS and save lives.”So far, only the Liverpool City Region has agreed to sign.