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Andy Burnham slams MPs for the way London was spared from Tier 3

‘It gives the impression that jobs outside of London are not worth the same.’

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Andy Burnham has slammed ministers for their handling of the new tier system, including sparing London from Tier 3. 

Mr Burnham has claimed the government took into account the potential economic impact on the capital in sparing London from Tier 3, but did not do the same for Manchester and the rest of the country.

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has called for a review into how ministers announced what tiers to apply and expressed fury at the way London had been placed in Tier 2.

Speaking on Radio 4, Mr Burnham said: “The question I would ask this morning is why did they consider the economic impact on London in making the recent decisions about tiering but not about anywhere else in the country?” 

Adding: “And why have they not put any economic impact data out in this assessment? That is clearly unfair. It gives the impression that jobs outside of London are not worth the same.

“And I think MPs are right to challenge the government on this point. We need to understand what these tiers will do to the economy outside of London and to keep MPs in the dark on that when they are being asked to vote today is quite frankly unacceptable.”

When asked if he accepted the Tier 3 ranking in Greater Manchester, he said: “I can’t dispute the evidence at the moment because we’re above the England average.

“What I do challenge is the way this is being done. The government are doing to the country in December what they did to Greater Manchester in October, that is to railroad it into a punishing underfunded lockdown that will severely damage the hospitality industry and other industries in the supply chain.

“And I hope some Conservative MPs now can understand why we took the stance we did back then. And I say they’re right to take the stance they’re taking now.”

The financial support from the furlough scheme and grants was pointed out to the mayor.

He responded: “Of course, I will look to see what the prime minister puts in the table today. There is talk of more and that is welcome although that’s at a very late hour. The British Beer and Pub Association wrote to the Prime Minister yesterday and they were saying the grants needed to to be the equivalent to the grants in the first lockdown if we’re not to see the loss of huge numbers of pubs across the country.

“Let’s remember what we call wet-led pubs are often in the most deprived communities and they are crucial in those communities because they are a meeting place for people.

“If we see the loss of those pubs, they’ll never come back.

“But there’s a separate issue about the supply chain… The Government have made discretionary support available to councils but what they are saying is there will be no more support for Tier 3 areas than those going into tiers 1 and 2. That cannot possibly be right because this is funding that can be used to support the cleaning industry, catering, security, taxis and all of the industries that are reliant on the pub and restaurant trade.

“And to say to Tier 3 areas you’re getting no more discretionary support than Tier 1 Isle of Wight and Cornwall in Greater Manchester that’s just not a tenable situation.”

Speaking on the decision to allow three household to mix over Christmas, Mr Burnham said: “This is I think part of the problem. The government has been too strict in December to allow a too permissive a Christmas period… I think a more balanced approach should have been taken here.”

The mayor added: “I think a more steady approach would have been better because January is the worst possible time in the National Health Service with or without Covid. And I think it’s a risk to allow five days of mixing of three households.”

 

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Man arrested in connection with death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

He has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, police say

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A man has been arrested in connection to the death of television personality George Gilbey who died after suffering a fall at work.

Essex Police said it was called to an incident at a road in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea, following a report that a man had fallen from a height while at work.

An air ambulance was in attendance but sadly, the 40-year-old died at the scene.

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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (March 27), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury.

“The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance. Sadly, the man died at the scene. We will continue liaising with partners including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A cordon remains in place at the scene.”

Gilbey, a self-employed electricain, starred in eight series of Channel 4’s Gogglebox  alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who passed away at the age of 71 in 2021. Gilbey also Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5 in 2014, finishing fourth.

Channel 4 Gogglebox shared a statement on its official X account, saying: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time.”

Tributes from friends and fans have been pouring in online, as one person said: “Rest in peace George, thanks for all the laughs you gave me over the years. Bet Pete’s waiting for you with a pint xxx.”

Another wrote: “Thinking of your family. I’m so sorry to your mum especially. so much grief to deal with in such a short time the world can be so cruel.”

Celebrities have also been sharing tributes online after hearing the tragic news.

EastEnders actress Daniella Westbrook shared a photo of Gilbey and his mum on Instagram, and wrote beside it: “Goodnight, my darling friend George. I’m absolutely gutted.”

In a post on X, former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, and Celebrity Big Brother co-star, wrote: “Breaks my (heart) but @georgegilbey you are well and truely going to be missed my friend. Always lit up the room, cared for others & the memories we made I’ll cherish for ever brother. From CBB to speaking to you last week, I’m going to hugely miss you ma boiii! Love you G.”

And, Simon Minty wrote on Instagram: “So sorry to hear this. I really enjoyed watching George. Condolences to Linda and family.” 

In the latest update, police said the arrested man was in his 40s and from the Witham area of Essex, and that further updates would be announced ‘proactively’. The force said he was arrested on ‘suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter’.

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Police issue urgent appeal to find missing man from Tameside

Have you seen David?

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Greater Manchester Police has issued an urgent appeal to help find a man who was last seen in Tameside in the early hours of yesterday.

David, 40, was last seen on Sands Walk, Hyde, at around 12am on Wednesday March 27th.

He is believed to still have his mobile phone on him and to be somewhere in the Greater Manchester area, police say.

David is described as a white male, around 6 ft 2 ins tall, of slim build and a bald head with red facial hair. He also has tattoos on his arms and legs.

He was last seen wearing jeans, a black t-shirt and a black hoodie.

Anyone who has seen David or who may have any information about his whereabouts is urged to contact GMP on 0161 856 9325.

 

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Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies after fall from height at age 40

RIP George

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Television personality George Gilbey who starred on Gogglebox has died after suffering a fall at work.

Essex Police said it was called to an incident at a road in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea, following a report that a man had fallen from a height while at work.

An air ambulance was in attendance but sadly, the 40-year-old died at the scene.

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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (March 27), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury.

“The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance. Sadly, the man died at the scene. We will continue liaising with partners including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A cordon remains in place at the scene.”

Gilbey starred in eight series of Channel 4’s Gogglebox  alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who passed away at the age of 71 in 2021. Gilbey also Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5 in 2014, finishing fourth.

Channel 4 Gogglebox shared a statement on its official X account, saying: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time.”

Tributes from friends and fans have been pouring in online, as one person said: “Rest in peace George, thanks for all the laughs you gave me over the years. Bet Pete’s waiting for you with a pint xxx.”

Another wrote: “Thinking of your family. I’m so sorry to your mum especially. so much grief to deal with in such a short time the world can be so cruel.”

Celebrities have also been sharing tributes online after hearing the tragic news.

EastEnders actress Daniella Westbrook shared a photo of Gilbey and his mum on Instagram, and wrote beside it: “Goodnight, my darling friend George. I’m absolutely gutted.”

In a post on X, former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, and Celebrity Big Brother co-star, wrote: “Breaks my (heart) but @georgegilbey you are well and truely going to be missed my friend. Always lit up the room, cared for others & the memories we made I’ll cherish for ever brother. From CBB to speaking to you last week, I’m going to hugely miss you ma boiii! Love you G.”

And, Simon Minty wrote on Instagram: “So sorry to hear this. I really enjoyed watching George. Condolences to Linda and family.” 

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