Government spokesperson responds to Liverpool concerns over T3 discrepancies: “Soft play and car boot sales, which remain open in Merseyside, are closed in Lancashire, whereas the opposite is the case for gyms. Arcades, betting shops and casinos are closed in both areas...” https://twitter.com/metromayorsteve/status/1317085838363250689

“...Intensive discussions with local leaders in both areas identified those which should close in each. We have been clear that additional interventions above the baseline for Very High alert areas are subject to consultation with local authorities based on local evidence.”

Of course, Liverpool were very clear they thought gyms could and should stay open, so the bit about consultations with LAs is peculiar. Likewise the tiers were supposed to be simplifying. is once again adding some complexity back into the mix.