Politics

‘Frankly disgraceful’: Andy Burnham shown No 10’s shocking lockdown offer live on camera

This is the remarkable moment Andy Burnham was shown – in the middle of his press conference – that Greater Manchester would be put into a Tier 3 lockdown on Friday, with just £22 million of support from the government.

A truly astonishing moment that speaks for itself. Watch here.

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Henry Goodwin

Henry is a reporter with a keen interest in politics and current affairs. He read History at the University of Cambridge and has a Masters in Newspaper Journalism from City, University of London. Follow him on Twitter: @HenGoodwin.

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