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What time is Matt Hancock's statement today that could see Greater Manchester moved into Tier 3?

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Matt Hancock will make a statement in the House of Commons today (Thursday).The Health Secretary's speech to MPs will follow last-minute talks between Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and No 10 this morning.Manchester MPs have said they have also been invited to a meeting on Thursday morning.Mr Burnham has been resisting pressure to follow the Liverpool City Region into the Tier 3 restrictions – which would see bars, gyms and betting shops forced to close – despite soaring infection rates.But reports late on Wednesday suggest the government's Joint Biosecurity Centre has recommended most of the North West and North East of England, as well as parts of Yorkshire and the Midlands, should be moved into Tier 3.Therefore, Mr Hancock will.

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