, news reporter, and Aubrey Allegretti, political reporterAsked if the government's offer of £60m for Greater Manchester will still be honoured despite talks collapsing, Mr Burnam says"it should still be there".
"We as yet do not have one jot from government in writing saying what it is they propose to us," he continues.On the existing financial offer from Downing Street, Sir Richard adds:"We have no idea what conditions government will attach to that money."Mr Burnham says he looks to parliament to intervene and make a judgement on a"fair financial framework" for regions going into Tier 3.
£15m a month was what we thought was needed across the 10 boroughs, he adds, to effectively top up the furlough scheme to 80% - costing £90m to the end of the financial year."At no point" were people offered enough and at 2pm the government"walked away" from talks, he continues, adding that he is still open to a deal if ministers want to make one.He begins by saying there's been"unity" by Greater Manchester councillors and MPs.
“The Conservatives have been treating local communities, particularly in the Midlands, North West and North East, and their leaders with contempt," he says. "I'll have to lay off staff again, and I feel like shops are being unfairly penalised. Personally I don't think it's the right course of action, I do feel that if we were able to cocoon and isolate the vulnerable more, then the people who are less vulnerable could carry on their day to day lives as much as possible".She said the government had offered £60m but Greater Manchester wanted £65m.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says the government has failed to reach an agreement with leaders in Greater Manchester over the introduction of Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions. Some areas could face stricter measures than those currently in force in the central belt, where licensed hospitality venues have been temporarily closed.
The former NHS worker said:"They should get all the Nightingale hospitals open to take the pressure off the main hospitals where too many things are being delayed or cancelled."Some families have had a terrible time this year, they have given up so much but it feels inevitable we'll have tier three here soon but you just don't know if it'll work.
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