Mayor Andy Burnham accuses Government of treating North as 'canaries'

The mayor of Greater Manchester discusses the government's reluctance to impose a national lockdown due to economic concerns, opting instead for a regional lockdown strategy in the northwest. This approach is criticized as experimental and potentially harmful to local economies. The mayor advocates for a unified national strategy to control the virus, emphasizing the need to protect the health of the nation without disproportionately impacting the north of England.

What is the government's stance on implementing a national lockdown according to the text?

What is the speaker's view on the impact of the government's decisions on jobs and businesses in the region?

How does the speaker feel about the regional lockdown strategy being imposed on Greater Manchester?

What does the speaker suggest as a preferable alternative to the regional lockdown?

What are the potential consequences mentioned regarding the government's policy on the northwest?