Leading politicians from Greater Manchester and the North West have called for greater action to be taken against ‘non-essential’ businesses remaining open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of social distancing after ‘hundreds upon hundreds’ of reports revealed employees are standing ‘back to back’ while working in certain workplaces.
Warehouse staff say they are handling thousands of non-essential products each day with having little or no access to hand sanitiser, while having to put up with filthy toilets.
Some employers have been accused of ‘refusing to treat the situation with the seriousness it deserves’ and putting the health of workers - and their families - at risk.
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