Government's public health message 'weakened' by handling of Dominic Cummings controversy, says Andy Burnham
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukPublic health messaging has been 'weakened' by the way the government has handled the Dominic Cummings controversy, according to Andy Burnham.
With 349 new Covid-19 cases and hospital admissions rising in Greater Manchester, the region’s mayor says there should be ‘no loss of focus’ in tackling the virus.
Mr Burnham urged the government to take action and regain the public’s trust but stopped short of joining calls for Mr Cummings to resign after travelling 264 miles during lockdown.
Speaking at a press conference on Greater Manchester’s response to coronavirus, the mayor said: “The current political climate is undermining the strength of the government’s public health message, and the potential enforceability issues that arise from that. “
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