Interview with Andy Burnham on Tier 3 negotiations with the government

The transcript discusses the current situation in Greater Manchester hospitals, highlighting that while they are busy, they still have capacity to manage COVID cases. It also addresses the criticism of 'posturing' by cabinet ministers, arguing that advocating for low-paid workers is a matter of representation and fairness, not posturing. The speaker emphasizes the need for proper protection for these workers and calls for constructive solutions.

What is the current situation in some hospitals in Greater Manchester regarding COVID beds?

• They have an excess of COVID beds.

• They have run out of COVID beds.

• They are not admitting COVID patients.

• They have closed COVID wards.

How does the speaker view the term 'posturing' used by cabinet ministers?

• As a misunderstanding.

• As a fair criticism.

• As a form of representation.

• As an accurate description.

What is the speaker's main argument against the use of the term 'posturing'?

• It is a political strategy.

• It undermines the NHS.

• It is irrelevant to the current situation.

• It misrepresents the act of speaking up for the lowest-paid.

What does the speaker suggest should be done to protect vulnerable people?

• Provide proper protection measures.

• Increase hospital capacity.

• Ignore the current situation.

• Reduce healthcare funding.

What is the speaker's response to attempts at denigration?

• They will seek legal action.

• They will consider changing their stance.

• They will ignore the criticism.

• They believe it will not succeed.