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It was 13 December, the morning after Boris Johnson won a landslide victory and destroyed Labour’s Red Wall.

Local leaders in Greater Manchester have been told that the “door is open” for further talks, despite the prime minister imposing Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions… Read More »Greater Manchester leaders told ‘door is open’ for further talks on Tier 3 support

Andy Burnham says he will keep to the law and “accept” Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions for Greater Manchester if the government imposes them.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been pictured in his ministerial car with no face mask on.

Campaigners have welcomed the home secretary’s decision to look into their calls for a public inquiry into the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.

Hospitals in Greater Manchester are running low on beds to treat coronavirus patients, with at least two sites operating at full capacity, figures seen by… Read More »Greater Manchester hospitals running low on COVID-19 beds as Tier 3 lockdown row deepens

Tony Blair has denied Tory claims that he breached COVID-19 restrictions by failing to self-isolate for a fortnight after a two-day trip to the US… Read More »Former PM Tony Blair denies breaking COVID rules after trip to US

The war of words between Greater Manchester’s political leaders and the government over the strictest coronavirus restrictions shows no sign of ending at the moment.

The UK’s coronavirus testing system – for so long a source of embarrassment for ministers – could get a major boost with millions of new… Read More »Millions of 15-minute COVID tests being developed for UK, says PM

Greater Manchester residents will have Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions imposed on them even if local leaders do not agree, Boris Johnson has warned.