Matt Hancock blames Greater Manchester row for how new tiers will now be decided
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukrevised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had originally offered.But Mr Hancock said infection rates in the region had climbed while negotiations were talking place and that had been "bad for public health".Speaking to the Health and Social Care Committee in the House of Commons today, Mr Hancock said.
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