have been leaked to the Sunday national newspapers.According to the Sunday Times, mayors such as Andy Burnham and Liverpool's Joe Anderson have until midday today to finalise their requests.However, Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, told Times Radio there was a "large gulf" between the city and Government in ongoing discussions about further restrictions.He said: "We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating the Westminster bubble."Sir Richard said the council's own data showed there was "no evidence closing pubs works".He also said the Government had talked about a four-week "sunset" clause to review any future restrictions, but there was "not clarity" on the issue..
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