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

The transcript discusses the importance of following public health advice and supporting each other amid government withdrawal. It highlights the financial struggles faced by low-income workers and the need for fair treatment. The speaker criticizes the government's spending priorities and emphasizes the budget shortfalls faced by local authorities, particularly in the north of England, due to the pandemic.

What is the significance of the £5 million mentioned in the context of government support?

What concerns does the speaker raise about the treatment of the lowest paid workers?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that the government has failed to support local councils?

How does the speaker describe the impact of the pandemic on the north of England?

What are the implications of the statement regarding the self-employed and the lowest paid in the city region?