NEW: Analysis by Labour finds that 19 out of 20 areas with local lockdown restrictions in England have actually seen cases rise since those restrictions were imposed.
Comes as Keir Starmer questions why the measures don’t appear to be working at #PMQs.
Comes as Keir Starmer questions why the measures don’t appear to be working at #PMQs.
Some stark examples:
- Bolton has seen cases increase almost 13 times from 20 to 255 per 100k.
- Burnley has seen cases increase over 20 times from 21 to 434 per 100k.
- Bury has seen its cases increase over 13 times from 20 to 266 per 100k.
Is local lockdown working?
- Bolton has seen cases increase almost 13 times from 20 to 255 per 100k.
- Burnley has seen cases increase over 20 times from 21 to 434 per 100k.
- Bury has seen its cases increase over 13 times from 20 to 266 per 100k.
Is local lockdown working?
What’s even more fascinating is that the Welsh Government just released this slide showing cases in areas of local lockdown in Wales are FALLING.
Why the difference in England?
Why the difference in England?
Welsh government believes its measures are working more effectively because they are stricter. For example, in Wales you're not able to travel outside or into the local lockdown area unless you have a reasonable excuse. That rule doesn't apply in England.
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