7am: Andy Burnham describes ultimatum as 'provocative'Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says it is “provocative” of the Government to tell local leaders they have until midday on Tuesday to agree to Tier 3 restrictions or face unilateral Government action.He tells BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The late-night ultimatum briefed to the media was a slightly provocative move … but I’m going to try to be positive and respond, and see if we can find a way forward.”8.30am: Accusations that the government trying to 'penny pinch'Mr Burnham accuses the government of “trying to penny pinch” over introducing Tier 3 coronavirus restrictionsSpeaking to Sky News, he says local leaders would continue to seek an agreement which protects communities and.
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