Mr Johnson’s official spokesman said talks had continued on Tuesday morning at an official level ahead of the government’s midday deadline for an agreement on the introduction of Tier 3 controls.
The PM has also spoken directly to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham following the passing of the deadline. However it has not been confirmed whether or how a resolution has been made. “The talks have been ongoing this morning.
I am not in a position to confirm how that has been resolved,” the spokesman said. A Tier 3 lockdown would mean a stricter ban on households meeting in private gardens and outdoor venues.It'll also see pubs and bars that don't serve food forced to close, and potentially gyms and leisure centres, depending on.
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