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THREAD: Northern council leaders and CEOs briefed by govt say that proposed tier 3 (highest level) of PM’s new COVID restrictions will run in 4 week blocks.
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Tier 3 would include:
-Pubs and bars closing
-No household mixing in/outdoors
-No overnight stays outside of area for residents
-No overnight stays within area for those who live outside
-No travel within or beyond area other than for essential reasons (work, education etc.)
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-Pubs and bars closing
-No household mixing in/outdoors
-No overnight stays outside of area for residents
-No overnight stays within area for those who live outside
-No travel within or beyond area other than for essential reasons (work, education etc.)
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But under highest tier 3:
-Schools, FE colleges and universities remain open
-All retail remains open
-All other hospitality remains open BUT council can request closure
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-Schools, FE colleges and universities remain open
-All retail remains open
-All other hospitality remains open BUT council can request closure
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Most concerning for some councils (and this may change), @RishiSunak's extra financial support would apply to Tier 3 only.
Therefore there would potentially be a perverse incentive for those on Tier 2 to move to Tier 3 to help out local businesses.
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Therefore there would potentially be a perverse incentive for those on Tier 2 to move to Tier 3 to help out local businesses.
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Local leaders and CEOs say the govt are not yet clear at what COVID rate an area would move to Tier 3 and therefore when tightest lockdown measures would be imposed.
To be fair, this is probably because govt are still calculating the correct level.
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To be fair, this is probably because govt are still calculating the correct level.
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Labour political leaders in the north are meeting today (presumably virtually) to coordinate their response and strategy.
We also expect some Labour leaders to hold a press conference at 1230 via Zoom.
@AndyBurnhamGM is making a speech at @CoopParty conference at 1330.
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We also expect some Labour leaders to hold a press conference at 1230 via Zoom.
@AndyBurnhamGM is making a speech at @CoopParty conference at 1330.
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Always worth taking Labour criticism of govt with a pinch of salt, but this from one senior figure in the north is specific:
-Genuinely surprised at how under-developed plan is
-No agreement on tiering arrangements
-No sense of an exit strategy
-Loads more to do pre Monday
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-Genuinely surprised at how under-developed plan is
-No agreement on tiering arrangements
-No sense of an exit strategy
-Loads more to do pre Monday
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LIVE: Northern Labour leaders press conference on proposed COVID restrictions is live on @SkyNews.
Gtr Manchester - @AndyBurnhamGM
North of Tyne - @MayorJD
South Yorks - @DanJarvisMP
Manchester CC - @SirRichardLeese
Liverpool CR - @MetroMayorSteve
Watch:
Gtr Manchester - @AndyBurnhamGM
North of Tyne - @MayorJD
South Yorks - @DanJarvisMP
Manchester CC - @SirRichardLeese
Liverpool CR - @MetroMayorSteve
Watch:
. @AndyBurnhamGM:
'We cannot accept' financial package from @RishiSunak. It is 'insufficient to protect our communities' going into the autumn and winter.
For many it isn't possible to live on 2/3rs of their wages
#COVID19
'We cannot accept' financial package from @RishiSunak. It is 'insufficient to protect our communities' going into the autumn and winter.
For many it isn't possible to live on 2/3rs of their wages
#COVID19
. @AndyBurnhamGM also argues new support scheme is 'too limited'. e.g. catering suppliers will be hit and staff not supported.
There is also 'no recognition' in @RishiSunak package for self-employed.
We won't 'surrender our residents to hardship in the run up to Christmas'.
There is also 'no recognition' in @RishiSunak package for self-employed.
We won't 'surrender our residents to hardship in the run up to Christmas'.
Andy Burnham links a lack of govt support to people not following rules, arguing the financial support is ‘critical to get buy-in’.
But says if govt shift, this could be a ‘reset moment’.
#COVID19
But says if govt shift, this could be a ‘reset moment’.
#COVID19
