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Manchester's Andy Burnham urges MPs to back him over Tier 3 funding by holding Commons vote
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaking to the media outside the Central Library in Manchester last week
ANDY BURNHAM has urged MPs to intervene this week in a conflict between regional politicians and the government over funding for areas put under Tier 3 coronavirus rules.
Greater Manchester’s Labour mayor called on MPs to hold a Commons vote to ensure that Tier 3 areas get enough financial support for businesses to be able to pay wages if they are forced to close.
He warned against the region being put under “very high” coronavirus alert without sufficient funding, adding: “This is not just Greater Manchester’s fight.”
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