Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaks to the media outside Bridgewater Hall

The transcript discusses the importance of following public health advice and supporting each other amid government withdrawal. It highlights the financial struggles faced by low-income workers and the need for fair treatment. The speaker criticizes the government's spending priorities and emphasizes the budget shortfalls faced by local authorities, particularly in the north of England, due to the pandemic.

What does the speaker urge the community to do in response to the government's actions?

• Move to another region

• Rally together and support each other

• Protest against the government

• Ignore public health advice

What is the main point of contention regarding government financial support?

• The method of distributing funds

• The timing of the financial aid

• The fairness of wage support for low-income workers

• The amount of money allocated to the north

How does the speaker describe the impact of the pandemic on the north of England?

• It has been more severe due to entrenched poverty

• It has had no significant impact

• It has been less severe than in other regions

• It has been equally severe across all regions

What does the speaker suggest about the government's spending priorities during the pandemic?

• They have neglected the needs of the lowest paid

• They have been fair and balanced

• They have been focused on the north of England

• They have prioritized public health over economic support

What is the speaker's view on the government's financial support for the self-employed?

• It has been focused on large businesses

• It has been excessive

• It has been insufficient and lacking

• It has been adequate and timely