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Teesside's Labour MPs say covid-19 rates are "simply too high" to relax Tier 3 local lockdown.
The intervention comes after local Tory MPs met with Health Secretary Matt Hancock to press for a move down to Tier 2 next week - which would see local lockdown restrictions eased.
But Labour representatives say that while Teesside is making progress, the time isn't right for a loosening of restrictions - and criticising the Tories' 'reckless' call for a move to Tier 2.
Thoughts?
The intervention comes after local Tory MPs met with Health Secretary Matt Hancock to press for a move down to Tier 2 next week - which would see local lockdown restrictions eased.
But Labour representatives say that while Teesside is making progress, the time isn't right for a loosening of restrictions - and criticising the Tories' 'reckless' call for a move to Tier 2.
Thoughts?
Teesside Labour MPs say covid rates 'simply too high' to end Tier 3
Andy McDonald, Alex Cunningham and Mike Hill have instead urged local Tory MPs to lobby the Government for better financial support for locals
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