Andy Burnham press conference starting now
Burnham standing with 5 other GM leaders to emphasise unity (tho there are 10 councils in region)
Burnham: This city region has never walked in by. It cannot be right to close people’s place of work.
We were clear we cannot close business without full financial support.
We were clear we cannot close business without full financial support.
Andy Burnham said he wanted £15 million a month to top up furlough to 80 per event. £90m to end of FY ideal, wd accept £65m to prevent hardship and poverty and homelessness
But the government refused to accept this - at 2pm they walked away
“Even now I am willing to do a deal”
But the government refused to accept this - at 2pm they walked away
“Even now I am willing to do a deal”
... “We need national unity. That is why now I look to Parliament for a fair financial framework.”
“We took this stand for you. We are fighting for you. Observe the law at all times and follow the public health advice” - Butnham
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