The Mayor of Leicester has said that he is “very, very concerned” about the economic impact on the city as a local lockdown comes into place with law changes imminent that will serve to enforce the localised measures.
“One of the things we’ve been stressing to the Government over recent times is that if Leicester is to be locked down and its economy put in limbo for a little longer, we will need support that was given earlier in the pandemic, throughout the UK, restored here in Leicester,” Sir Peter Soulsby said.
Restrictions have been tightened in the East Midlands city with the immediate closure of non-essential retail, and the closures of schools from Thursday onwards except for children of key workers.
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