Liverpool coronavirus measures 'a slap in the teeth'

The mayor of Liverpool has said tougher coronavirus restrictions are a "slap in the teeth" without a better financial package.

Labour's Joe Anderson, argued the area needs a local furlough scheme to help business and workers cope with being forced to close.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the Liverpool City Region will be on the "very high" Covid alert level from Wednesday.

12 October 2020