Mayor Andy Burnham wants mask wearing to stay after lockdown restrictions are lifted

02.07.2021 - 11:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said he wants mask wearing to remain in place even if lockdown is completely lifted on July 19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce his plans for easing lockdown in the next few days - with the requirement for social distancing and masks set to be dropped.

But, speaking on the BBC's Newsnight on Thursday, Mr Burnham said he does not believe the dropping of

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