Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaks to the media

The speaker, representing Greater Manchester, discusses their role in advocating for the region's needs, especially during the pandemic. They express frustration with the government's lack of collaboration and emphasize the importance of erring on the side of caution by providing more support to communities. The speaker is committed to advocating for fairness and adequate funding to ensure public health and well-being.

What is the primary role of the speaker as mentioned in the first section?

• To manage the national economy

• To represent the people of Greater Manchester

• To oversee international relations

• To govern the entire country

According to the speaker, what should be the approach during a pandemic?

• Focusing solely on economic growth

• Maintaining the status quo

• Reducing support to communities

• Providing more support to people and communities

What challenge does the speaker highlight in working with the government?

• Government's unwillingness to collaborate

• International pressure

• Lack of resources

• Insufficient public support

What is the speaker's stance on the argument they made to the government?

• They are indifferent about it

• They stand by it passionately

• They believe it was incorrect

• They regret making the argument

What is the speaker's commitment regarding areas facing restrictions?

• To stop advocating for them

• To continue advocating for fairness

• To focus on other regions

• To wait for government instructions