Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaks to the media outside Bridgewater Hall

The transcript discusses the challenges faced during the pandemic, emphasizing the need for fair financial negotiations and a supportive framework for Tier 3 lockdowns. It highlights the importance of national unity and ensuring that people have financial security, such as 80% of their wages, during lockdowns. The speaker addresses the people of Greater Manchester, acknowledging their uncertainty and promising continued support for their health and well-being.

What is the primary reason the speaker calls for national unity?

• To ensure everyone follows the same rules

• To encourage more people to get vaccinated

• To support a fair financial framework for Tier 3 lockdowns

• To promote economic growth

Why does the speaker emphasize the need for a financial framework for Tier 3 lockdowns?

• To reduce the number of lockdowns

• To promote tourism

• To increase government revenue

• To ensure businesses can plan for the future

What financial support does the speaker propose for people in Tier 3 lockdown areas?

• No financial support

• 80% of their wages

• 50% of their wages

• 100% of their wages

How does the speaker plan to support the health of Greater Manchester residents?

• By providing free healthcare

• By focusing solely on the virus

• By supporting health in the broadest possible sense

• By reducing taxes

What does the speaker urge the people of Greater Manchester to do during tough times?

• Ignore public health advice

• Observe the law and follow public health advice

• Travel to other regions

• Protest against the government