UK communities secretary says ‘contours of an agreement’ are in place
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The government could reach an imminent deal with Greater Manchester over putting the region into the top level of coronavirus restrictions, the UK communities secretary, Robert Jenrick, has said, saying the “contours of an agreement” are in place.
Striking a more consensual tone after Michael Gove accused the Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, of risking lives with “posturing”, Jenrick said he would be having talks with local council leaders on Monday.
