Andy Burnham calls for Commons vote to 'break impasse' on Covid rules
by Josh Halliday and Peter Walker from on (#597H3)
Greater Manchester mayor holds talks with PM's adviser but no sign of breakthrough
Political leaders in Westminster have been urged to break the impasse" over coronavirus lockdowns by holding a Commons vote this week after Michael Gove intensified the government's standoff with northern leaders.
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, implored Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer and other leaders to hold a parliamentary vote to decide the level of financial aid for areas under the strictest tier 3 restrictions.
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