Understand the concerns from London-based media & businesses about the impact of Tier 2.
But please remember: GM-based businesses have been under these restrictions for 10 weeks with no support.
This is why we’re fighting so hard. It’s about survival. Cities should join forces.
Breaking: Greater Manchester stays in Tier 2. Big result. Our pubs/bars will stay open. This could change though, so we will continue to keep our legal challenge ready, in the event that it does. We will not support any closure without scientific evidence.
One big thing missing from the PM’s lunchtime statement which needs to be added before he addresses the nation tonight: a commitment to a support package for people and businesses in hospitality who will struggle to survive a six-month curfew.