Farmers accuse Boris Johnson of putting “region against region” for pandemic funding – BBC News

After days of fighting with local leaders, the prime minister has said a € 60 million aid package for Manchester Greater will be distributed to the region’s municipalities, effectively avoiding Mayor Andy Burnham. Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused the government of “putting the region against the regions” and “negotiating with people’s lives”. Meanwhile, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will provide more emergency assistance to the hospitality industry. It hopes to provide support to pubs, bars and restaurants that operate under Level 2 restrictions, which may remain open but admission is reduced. Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten presented by Vice-Political Editor Vicki Young and Faisal Islam economics editor. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog .

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