Preston got what he asked for. It was debated this week with all local authorities as to whether we should collectively seek an intervention from the Govt and Stockton and Redcar declined it. Middlesbrough wanted to go into a local lockdown, I can only assume thinking that they would acquire more finances to help battle it, but they won't. They've already had their share of the pie, so to speak.
Hartlepool held their hands up at the 11th hour and also sought an intervention. Now Preston is on social media asking for a more "relaxed" lockdown. What an absolute muppet. Feel sorry for the majority of Middlesbrough and Hartlepool residents who will inevitably be let down by the mindless minority as usual.