Guardian News published this video item, entitled “‘We took this stand for you’: Andy Burnham reacts to failure of talks” – below is their description.
Andy Burnham has said talks broke down with the government because they were offering too small an amount of money to support businesses during a tier 3 lockdown. Burnham asked parliament to intervene after reacting with shock and anger, adding that people in Greater Manchester have already been under restrictions for three months. Boris Johnson has announced the strictest coronavirus restrictions in England will now apply in the area after a last-ditch attempt to strike a deal ended without agreement. UK coronavirus live: Johnson holds briefing as Burnham accuses government over collapse of Greater Manchester talks Greater Manchester to get tier 3 Covid restrictions imposed after talks fail
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