Greater Manchester Mayor Holding the Government ‘Over a Barrel,’ Dominic Raab

Greater Manchester Mayor Holding the Government ‘Over a Barrel,’ Dominic Raab
Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab speaks during an interview with Reuters in Seoul, South Korea, on Sep. 29, 2020. Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
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Foreign Minister Dominic Raab on Friday said that Andy Burnham is trying to “hold the Government over a barrel,” as the standoff between the government and Great Manchester continues.

Burnham,  the Greater Manchester Mayor made a statement on Thursday saying local leaders “have unanimously opposed the government’s plans for Tier 3” lockdown unless affected workers and businesses get “proper compensation.”