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Government accused of 'empty slogan' after knocking back pleas for extra vaccines

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For the latest Rochdale news sign up to the MyRochdale newsletter here The government has been accused of peddling an 'empty slogan' after knocking back Rochdale council’s plea for extra vaccines.

The authority is urging ministers to reverse the decision not to increase supplies to the borough as the so-called Delta variant continues to drive up infection rates.

Councillor Daalat Ali, cabinet member for public health, made the plea after a request for the early release of doses for further surge vaccinations was turned down. READ MORE: Rochdale health boss expects Covid cases will 'continue to rise' The government previously pledged extra support after placing the whole of Greater Manchester into an ‘Enhanced Response Area’.

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