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Mayor Andy Burnham hits out at government over Trafford lockdown decision

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when it emerged the latest figures show Trafford's infection rate has increased.Reacting to the row, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said more consultation with local authorities is needed.He told BBC Breakfast: "I think we will better negotiate what lies ahead of us in the autumn and winter if Government listens to local leaders - they know their communities."It wasn't just in Greater Manchester where they overruled us.

In Bradford, basically communities were split there - some are still under restrictions, some not.""You then have the situation where some people on one half of the street are under restrictions and others not."My main message to the Government is you must not impose these things from London when you are going to.

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