Tougher restrictions on funerals and public transport in Oldham are to be scrapped as Greater Manchester is due to be placed under ‘Tier 2’ coronavirus rules, an MP has said.The region has reportedly escaped a ‘Tier 3′ shutdown of pubs and bars, but households will continue to be banned from meeting inside, it is understood.Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon tweeted following a video call with Health Secretary Matt Hancock, in which he confirmed that the rules would be changing for Oldham and