Leicester's mayor speaks after lockdown extension

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in obtaining systematic testing data in Leicester and the government's response to the spread of the virus. Initially, testing was inconsistent, but efforts were made to improve it. The Secretary of State announced special restrictions for Leicester, recognizing the need for more than just extending existing lockdown measures. These new measures aim to effectively control the virus spread in the community, despite being inconvenient for residents.

What was the speaker's reaction to the announcement of special arrangements for Leicester?

What is the main goal of the measures being taken in Leicester according to the speaker?