Mayor of Leicester "frustrated" after city left waiting for lockdown update from Government

The speaker expresses frustration over the lack of communication from the government regarding lockdown measures in Leicester. They highlight the confusion and contradictions in the current restrictions and advocate for local authorities to have access to data and control to manage the virus more effectively. The speaker criticizes the government's strategy of city-wide lockdowns as crude and ineffective, emphasizing the need for local intervention. They also discuss the economic impact on businesses due to the extended lockdown and call for promised support from the government.

In what ways does the speaker believe local councils could manage the situation more effectively?

What promise does the speaker urge the government to keep regarding support for businesses?