themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Why Gogglebox is featuring celebrities tonight and can film together

If you 're a fan of Gogglebox and tuning in tonight , you may notice something different .
There are some familiar faces from elsewhere in the entertainment world joining our favourite families - but for one night only .
Line of Duty 's Adrian Dunbar , Vicky McClure and Martin Compston and comedian John Bishop and The Who star Rodger Daltrey will be among the stars popping up throughout the show .
They 'll be in addition to the views of our usual telly critics including best pals Jenny and Lee , Blackpool sibling duo Pete and Sophie , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all for a good cause .
Tonight 's Gogglebox is a celebrity special for Stand Up to Cancer , the joint fundraising initiative between Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK .
Since launching in 2012 , more than £62 million has been raised in the UK which has funded 52 clinical trials and projects involving 11,000 cancer patients across the country .
Gogglebox will be followed by a special version of The Last Leg which will see host Adam Hills having a prostate exam live on TV to to encourage more men to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Gogglebox , you may be wondering how the celebrities can film together with all the restrictions in place .
All programmes currently being filmed are following industry specific , Covid-secure guidelines .
Some of the stars will be social distancing but it 's likely others are currently able to be closer due to filming commitments on other shows .
And Channel 4 have previously explained how they were still able to film during the coronavirus pandemic .
A spokesperson also said in relation to the earlier series : `` Most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't , they are complying with PHE [ Public Health England ] social distancing guidelines .
`` Gogglebox will only film with families where it 's safe to do so .
The health and safety of our cast and crew is paramount . ''

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If you're a fan of Gogglebox and tuning in tonight, you may notice something different.
There are some familiar faces from elsewhere in the entertainment world joining our favourite families - but for one night only.
Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston and comedian John Bishop and The Who star Rodger Daltrey will be among the stars popping up throughout the show.
They'll be in addition to the views of our usual telly critics including best pals Jenny and Lee, Blackpool sibling duo Pete and Sophie, and the Siddiquis.
But it's all for a good cause.
Tonight's Gogglebox is a celebrity special for Stand Up to Cancer, the joint fundraising initiative between Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK.
Since launching in 2012, more than £62 million has been raised in the UK which has funded 52 clinical trials and projects involving 11,000 cancer patients across the country.
Gogglebox will be followed by a special version of The Last Leg which will see host Adam Hills having a prostate exam live on TV to to encourage more men to be checked for prostate cancer.
Back to Gogglebox, you may be wondering how the celebrities can film together with all the restrictions in place.
All programmes currently being filmed are following industry specific, Covid-secure guidelines.
Some of the stars will be social distancing but it's likely others are currently able to be closer due to filming commitments on other shows.
And Channel 4 have previously explained how they were still able to film during the coronavirus pandemic.
A spokesperson also said in relation to the earlier series: "Most of the families live together but where they don't, they are complying with PHE [Public Health England] social distancing guidelines.
"Gogglebox will only film with families where it's safe to do so. The health and safety of our cast and crew is paramount."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Exclusive: Manchester United squad vs Chelsea revealed

Edinson Cavani has been included in the Manchester United provisional squad for the Premier League visit of Chelsea .
Harry Maguire is also back and Mason Greenwood has returned after his absence from the recent wins over Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain .
Deadline day signing Cavani , 33 , started training with his teammates last week but did not travel to France for the Champions League win over his former club PSG .
However , United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named Cavani in his squad for United 's third home game of the season on Saturday .
Solskjaer suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford .
`` I hope and expect all three of them to be available for selection , '' Solskjaer said of Cavani , Harry Maguire and Mason Greenwood .
`` Of course , we 've got a training session this morning but they 've all got a chance , all of them .
`` There are different reasons : Edinson wants to tick all the boxes that he 's gone through in his programme to be ready and make an impact .
His last preparation is going to be today and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yesterday seemed positive with Mason and Harry . ''
United have returned to their favoured pre-match base of The Lowry Hotel , where they last stayed on the eve of the Manchester derby on March 8 .
Solskjaer has allowed the United players to report at Old Trafford separately for home games but that arrangement has ended after a run of four home league games without a win .
United were held to a draw by West Ham and Southampton at the end of last season and have suffered defeats to Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victory at Old Trafford was in their Europa League round-of-16 second leg against LASK .
Anthony Martial serves the second of his three-match suspension this weekend .
Brandon Williams , Marcos Rojo and Facundo Pellistri played for the Under-23s on Friday night against Everton .
Alex Telles is temporarily residing at The Lowry following his move from Porto , so was not accounted for when the United coach arrived .
*Alex Telles was not spotted by photographers but is staying at The Lowry .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has included Edinson Cavani in Manchester United's provisional squad for the Premier League visit of Chelsea.
Harry Maguire is also back after missing the win over Paris Saint-Germain, while Mason Greenwood has returned having not featured since the 6-1 loss to Tottenham on October 4.
Deadline day signing Cavani, 33, started training with his teammates last week but did not travel to France for the Champions League win over his former club PSG.
However, Solskjaer has named Cavani in his squad for United's third home game of the season on Saturday.
Solskjaer suggested on Friday morning Cavani would be involved at Old Trafford. "I hope and expect all three of them to be available for selection," Solskjaer said of Cavani, Harry Maguire and Mason Greenwood. "Of course, we've got a training session this morning but they've all got a chance, all of them.
"There are different reasons: Edinson wants to tick all the boxes that he's gone through in his programme to be ready and make an impact. His last preparation is going to be today and then I will have a discussion. Yesterday seemed positive with Mason and Harry."
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United have returned to their favoured pre-match base of The Lowry Hotel, where they last stayed on the eve of the Manchester derby on March 8.
Solskjaer has allowed the United players to report at Old Trafford separately for home games but that arrangement has ended after a run of four home league games without a win.
United were held to a draw by West Ham and Southampton at the end of last season and have suffered defeats to Crystal Palace and Tottenham this term. Their last victory at Old Trafford was in their Europa League round-of-16 second leg against LASK.
Anthony Martial serves the second of his three-match suspension this weekend. Brandon Williams, Marcos Rojo and Facundo Pellistri played for the Under-23s on Friday night against Everton.
Alex Telles is temporarily residing at The Lowry following his move from Porto, so was not accounted for when the United coach arrived.
Confirmed United squad members
David de Gea, Dean Henderson, Nathan Bishop, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Axel Tuanzebe, Luke Shaw, Donny van de Beek, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Fred, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Bruno Fernandes, Daniel James, Mason Greenwood, Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford, Odion Ighalo
*Alex Telles was not spotted by photographers but is staying at The Lowry.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Man City headlines as Guardiola bemoans Premier League fixtures

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Friday , October 23 .
Ahead of Manchester City ’ s weekend trip to West Ham United , Pep Guardiola claimed that the 13 teams that are not involved in European competition have an advantage over the seven teams that are .
City have had just two full days between their Wednesday night victory over Porto and Saturday lunchtime ’ s contest against West Ham .
And Guardiola says that the schedule is unfair , given that every team in Europe will play at the weekend and every midweek between now and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams playing in Europe have the same problem , ” he said when asked how he will navigate the fixture congestion .
“ The schedule is crazy for everyone .
I do n't know , I would like to answer you but three , four games in a row maybe I decide to use the same squad and other ones I make four or five changes .
“ Right now the day before I do n't know my selection .
We play tomorrow at 12.30 , not much recovery .
The guys train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are niggles in some players , some coming back .
Some come back immediately , and others need time .
“ Definitely [ there is a disadvantage ] , this league is so difficult .
The guys who have seven , eight days between games have more time to prepare .
On the other side , we are competing for titles and this is how we have to live.
” After pulling up late on in the midweek win over Porto , Fernandinho became the sixth first-team player to be side-lined .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gabriel Jesus , Nathan Ake and Benjamin Mendy .
In his pre-match press conference , however , Guardiola provided a hint of optimism for the potential return of such players .
“ Some of them will be involved , some of them not , ” he said .
“ You will know it tomorrow.
” Mendy and Jesus have already been officially ruled out of action , however .
He also provided a positive update on Fernandinho .
“ The injury is tough but the results yesterday are a little bit more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for shorter than one month , so it is good .
He is tough.
” Despite plenty of competition at the position after the summer arrivals of Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias , Guardiola has confirmed that he sees John Stones as a centre-back .
Stones has fallen down the pecking order in the squad after struggling with injuries and form , and with Eric Garcia remaining at the Etihad instead of making his desired switch to Barcelona , Stones is only further behind the eight ball .
Guardiola , though , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing the Englishman ’ s position .
“ No .
I see his position as central defender , ” said Guardiola when asked about the prospect of moving Stones into midfield .
“ If we have some problems maybe he is another alternative but for now I want him confident as a centre-back .
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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, October 23.
Guardiola explains Premier League disadvantage
Ahead of Manchester City’s weekend trip to West Ham United, Pep Guardiola claimed that the 13 teams that are not involved in European competition have an advantage over the seven teams that are.
City have had just two full days between their Wednesday night victory over Porto and Saturday lunchtime’s contest against West Ham. And Guardiola says that the schedule is unfair, given that every team in Europe will play at the weekend and every midweek between now and the new year.
“All the teams playing in Europe have the same problem,” he said when asked how he will navigate the fixture congestion.
“The schedule is crazy for everyone. I don't know, I would like to answer you but three, four games in a row maybe I decide to use the same squad and other ones I make four or five changes.
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“Right now the day before I don't know my selection. We play tomorrow at 12.30, not much recovery. The guys train well and tonight we decide. There are niggles in some players, some coming back. Some come back immediately, and others need time.
“Definitely [there is a disadvantage], this league is so difficult. The guys who have seven, eight days between games have more time to prepare. On the other side, we are competing for titles and this is how we have to live.”
Guardiola hints at injury bonus
After pulling up late on in the midweek win over Porto, Fernandinho became the sixth first-team player to be side-lined. He joins Kevin De Bruyne, Aymeric Laporte, Gabriel Jesus, Nathan Ake and Benjamin Mendy.
In his pre-match press conference, however, Guardiola provided a hint of optimism for the potential return of such players.
“Some of them will be involved, some of them not,” he said. “You will know it tomorrow.” Mendy and Jesus have already been officially ruled out of action, however.
He also provided a positive update on Fernandinho. “The injury is tough but the results yesterday are a little bit more optimistic so I think he will be out for shorter than one month, so it is good. He is tough.”
City’s short-term plan for John Stones
Despite plenty of competition at the position after the summer arrivals of Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias, Guardiola has confirmed that he sees John Stones as a centre-back.
Stones has fallen down the pecking order in the squad after struggling with injuries and form, and with Eric Garcia remaining at the Etihad instead of making his desired switch to Barcelona, Stones is only further behind the eight ball.
Guardiola, though, has confirmed that he will not consider changing the Englishman’s position. “No. I see his position as central defender,” said Guardiola when asked about the prospect of moving Stones into midfield.
“If we have some problems maybe he is another alternative but for now I want him confident as a centre-back.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Manchester United evening headlines as Solskjaer defends Greenwood

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday , October 23 .
Ole Gunner Solskjaer has hit out at the English media for targeting young star Mason Greenwood after the attacker missed the last two matchday squads due to a niggling injury .
Suggestions in the press reported that the Manchester United teenager missed out due to being late for training .
Solskjaer insisted otherwise while defending Greenwood ’ s behaviour and attitude and criticising the media ’ s history with young players .
“ The club has a great record , history and tradition of bringing players through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means from early on , you get good habits , we can trust you , you can express yourself .
Mason has gone through this programme and done fantastic .
He will be kicking on I am sure .
He is a very exciting boy to work with .
“ You [ make yourself a target ] when you play well .
I am not concerned at all with Mason making a target of himself .
He has come in , played fantastic , played his first league game against Tottenham last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Yes , he has made a mistake this summer with England and suddenly the whole English press go after him .
That is something we have to look after .
He is a fantastic boy to work with .
“ I have to disappoint you ; he is never late for training .
He is never a problem when he is on the training ground .
He is always on time and I have seen the stories and some ex-United players talking about him , [ when ] they don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have photographers outside the training ground every day , they can see he is on time every day .
I don ’ t know where these stories have come from .
`` He has a good family behind him .
He has had a good background in the academy .
He is a good trainer .
He trains really well .
I can not believe all these stories about him not being professional .
That is something we have to deal with many other players at United.
” Ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which pits two teams fighting for a top-four finish against one another , United provided an injury update on the squad .
United are hopeful that Edinson Cavani , Harry Maguire , and Greenwood will all be available for selection .
Cavani has not featured since his summer move , while Maguire and Greenwood both missed the midweek trip to Paris .
“ I hope and expect all three of them to be available for selection , '' Solskjaer said .
“ Of course , we 've got a training session this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all of them .
“ There are different reasons : Edinson wants to tick all the boxes that he 's gone through in his programme to be ready and make an impact .
His last preparation is going to be today and then I will have a discussion .
Yesterday seemed positive with Mason and Harry.
” In conjunction with Adidas and Humanrace , United unveiled a new , throwback pre-match training kit .
The ‘ snowflake ’ blue and white kit had been worn by United in the early 1990s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of Adidas ’ collaboration with Humanrace creative director , Pharrell Williams .
Arsenal , Real Madrid , Juventus , and Bayern Munich have also had kits designed as a part of the project .
Speaking about the creative brief , Pharrell said : “ History is what shapes the future , and sometimes in order to look forwards , first we need to look back .
“ The most important part of the process with this collection was to learn of each club ’ s legacies and how each defining moment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a design perspective .
Each of the new jerseys are symbols of the five club ’ s legacies and a true celebration of the universality of sport .
”

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, October 23.
Ole hits out at Greenwood critics
Ole Gunner Solskjaer has hit out at the English media for targeting young star Mason Greenwood after the attacker missed the last two matchday squads due to a niggling injury.
Suggestions in the press reported that the Manchester United teenager missed out due to being late for training. Solskjaer insisted otherwise while defending Greenwood’s behaviour and attitude and criticising the media’s history with young players.
“The club has a great record, history and tradition of bringing players through,” Solskjaer said.
“That means from early on, you get good habits, we can trust you, you can express yourself. Mason has gone through this programme and done fantastic. He will be kicking on I am sure. He is a very exciting boy to work with.
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“You [make yourself a target] when you play well. I am not concerned at all with Mason making a target of himself. He has come in, played fantastic, played his first league game against Tottenham last season, was brilliant and just kicked on.
“Yes, he has made a mistake this summer with England and suddenly the whole English press go after him. That is something we have to look after. He is a fantastic boy to work with.
“I have to disappoint you; he is never late for training. He is never a problem when he is on the training ground. He is always on time and I have seen the stories and some ex-United players talking about him, [when] they don’t know what they are talking about.
“We have photographers outside the training ground every day, they can see he is on time every day. I don’t know where these stories have come from.
"He has a good family behind him. He has had a good background in the academy. He is a good trainer. He trains really well. I cannot believe all these stories about him not being professional. That is something we have to deal with many other players at United.”
United provide team news update
Ahead of Saturday’s clash against Chelsea, which pits two teams fighting for a top-four finish against one another, United provided an injury update on the squad.
United are hopeful that Edinson Cavani, Harry Maguire, and Greenwood will all be available for selection. Cavani has not featured since his summer move, while Maguire and Greenwood both missed the midweek trip to Paris.
“I hope and expect all three of them to be available for selection," Solskjaer said. “Of course, we've got a training session this morning but they've all got a chance, all of them.
“There are different reasons: Edinson wants to tick all the boxes that he's gone through in his programme to be ready and make an impact. His last preparation is going to be today and then I will have a discussion. Yesterday seemed positive with Mason and Harry.”
New pre-match training kit released
In conjunction with Adidas and Humanrace, United unveiled a new, throwback pre-match training kit. The ‘snowflake’ blue and white kit had been worn by United in the early 1990s. The design has been resurrected as a part of Adidas’ collaboration with Humanrace creative director, Pharrell Williams.
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Arsenal, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Bayern Munich have also had kits designed as a part of the project.
Speaking about the creative brief, Pharrell said: “History is what shapes the future, and sometimes in order to look forwards, first we need to look back.
“The most important part of the process with this collection was to learn of each club’s legacies and how each defining moment of their histories were captured and preserved from a design perspective. Each of the new jerseys are symbols of the five club’s legacies and a true celebration of the universality of sport.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--The cafés, restaurants and shops offering free meals to kids over half term

Marcus Rashford would usually be spending his Friday concentrating on a crunch match for Manchester United at the weekend .
But as well as preparing for tomorrow 's clash with Chelsea , the Wythenshawe born star has been taking the world by storm in a different way .
His campaign to provide hungry children , who would otherwise go without during the half term break , with food has captured the hearts of a nation .
After MPs voted against his campaign in the House of Commons , Rashford took matters into his own hands .
Cafes , pubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Rashford , not the 322 ' , referencing the 322 MPs who voted against a Labour motion calling on the support for the poorest children to be provided until next Easter .
And he knows first hand what children are going through .
The 22-year-old , who also took time out to visit a foodbank at New Smithfield Market , has told how his mother relied on free meals and did 14-hour shifts to feed him and his four siblings when he was growing up .
Rashford has spent the day publicising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media .
Tonight , he tweeted : `` I ’ m signing off with a feeling a pride tonight .
`` The superstars of this nation lie in local communities .
`` Even after taking the biggest hits you have wrapped your arms around your community to catch children as they fell .
`` I really can ’ t thank you enough , you ’ re amazing .
`` To the Twitter community , keep sharing these posts via # endchildfoodpoverty Every child should be going to bed tonight feeling like they DO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnham , the Mayor of Greater Manchester , earlier announced he was supporting Rashford 's campaign by working with the Co-op to provide 1,000 food vouchers over the half term .
Vouchers can be exchanged for a meal deal in Co-op stores .
Some of our region 's councils have also pledged their support .
Manchester council said free lunches will be provided to all children who qualify , with eligible families receiving a payment of £15 per child for the week .
Salford council is giving £10 a week in vouchers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
About 10,500 children in Wigan who are entitled to free school meals will receive vouchers worth £15 a week , in an initiative funded by the council .
Rochdale council has also pledged its support , providing £15 Aldi vouchers .
In neighbouring Oldham the council said it wants to make sure 'no child in Oldham goes hungry ' .
In Stockport meals are being provided over half term working with Life Leisure .
Among the businesses who have offered help are Nutters restaurant and The Empire in Rochdale , having pledged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during half term week .
The Courtyard in Wigan will be open from Tuesday to Sunday , offering breakfast , dinner or tea for children who would otherwise have a free school meal .
Baker 's tea room in Egerton , Bolton , is offering grab bags for lunch .
While Minikin cafe in Sale said it will provide free lunchs including a baked potato with beans , fruit , snack and a drink .
Here are some of the businesses across Greater Manchester who are pledging to help : Greater Manchester MPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs who voted to support the measure You can see how every MP in the country voted here .
Any other businesses who are pledging to help and would like to be included in our list , can email newsdesk @ men-news.co.uk or contact us on our Facebook page .

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Marcus Rashford would usually be spending his Friday concentrating on a crunch match for Manchester United at the weekend.
But as well as preparing for tomorrow's clash with Chelsea, the Wythenshawe born star has been taking the world by storm in a different way.
His campaign to provide hungry children, who would otherwise go without during the half term break, with food has captured the hearts of a nation.
After MPs voted against his campaign in the House of Commons, Rashford took matters into his own hands.
Cafes, pubs and restaurants across the country pledged to 'stand with Rashford, not the 322', referencing the 322 MPs who voted against a Labour motion calling on the support for the poorest children to be provided until next Easter.
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And he knows first hand what children are going through.
The 22-year-old, who also took time out to visit a foodbank at New Smithfield Market, has told how his mother relied on free meals and did 14-hour shifts to feed him and his four siblings when he was growing up.
Rashford has spent the day publicising the efforts of such businesses on social media.
Tonight, he tweeted: "I’m signing off with a feeling a pride tonight.
"The superstars of this nation lie in local communities.
"Even after taking the biggest hits you have wrapped your arms around your community to catch children as they fell.
"I really can’t thank you enough, you’re amazing.
"To the Twitter community, keep sharing these posts via #endchildfoodpoverty Every child should be going to bed tonight feeling like they DO matter. Overwhelmed and thankful"
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, earlier announced he was supporting Rashford's campaign by working with the Co-op to provide 1,000 food vouchers over the half term.
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Vouchers can be exchanged for a meal deal in Co-op stores.
Some of our region's councils have also pledged their support.
Manchester council said free lunches will be provided to all children who qualify, with eligible families receiving a payment of £15 per child for the week.
Salford council is giving £10 a week in vouchers to children who usually get free school meals.
About 10,500 children in Wigan who are entitled to free school meals will receive vouchers worth £15 a week, in an initiative funded by the council.
Rochdale council has also pledged its support, providing £15 Aldi vouchers.
In neighbouring Oldham the council said it wants to make sure 'no child in Oldham goes hungry'.
In Stockport meals are being provided over half term working with Life Leisure.
Among the businesses who have offered help are Nutters restaurant and The Empire in Rochdale, having pledged to provide 500 free lunches a day during half term week.
The Courtyard in Wigan will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, offering breakfast, dinner or tea for children who would otherwise have a free school meal.
Baker's tea room in Egerton, Bolton, is offering grab bags for lunch.
While Minikin cafe in Sale said it will provide free lunchs including a baked potato with beans, fruit, snack and a drink.
Here are some of the businesses across Greater Manchester who are pledging to help:
Bury
Coffee Sack, Prestwich
Bolton
Baker's tea room, Egerton
The Kitchen, Westhoughton
Manchester
Khandoker, Didsbury
Thyme Out Food, Didsbury
Powerbowlz Manchester
Almost Famous, Manchester
Rochdale
Nutters restauraunt
The Empire
Salford
Seven Brothers
Three Peaks Pizza restaurant
Impact Catering, Eccles
Mr Chips, Swinton
Stockport
Ate Days A Week
Trafford
Minikin art cafe, Sale
Astoria Bar and Restaurant, Urmston
Wigan
4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar, Leigh
Union Arms, Tyldesley
The Courtyard
Greater Manchester MPs who voted against the measure
Graham Brady, Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West
Chris Clarkson, Conservative MP for Heywood and Middleton
James Daly, Conservative MP for Bury North
Chris Green, Conservative MP for Bolton West
James Grundy, Conservative MP for Leigh
Mark Logan, Conservative MP for Bolton North East
Mary Robinson, Conservative MP for Cheadle
William Wragg, Conservative MP for Hazel Grove
Greater Manchester MPs who voted to support the measure
Angela Rayner, Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne
Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Broughton
Yasmin Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South East
Andrew Gwynne, Labour MP for Denton and Reddish
Yvonne Fovargue, Labour MP for Makerfield
Lucy Powell, Labour MP for Manchester Central
Afzal Khan, Labour MP for Manchester, Gorton
Jeff Smith, Labour MP for Manchester Withington
Debbie Abrahams, Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth
Jim McMahon, Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton
Tony Lloyd, Labour MP for Rochdale
Rebecca Long Bailey, Labour MP for Salford and Eccles
Jonathan Reynolds, Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde
Navendu Mishra, Labour MP for Stockport
Kate Green, Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston
Lisa Nandy, Labour MP for Wigan
Barbara Keeley, Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles South
Mike Kane, Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East
You can see how every MP in the country voted here.
Any other businesses who are pledging to help and would like to be included in our list, can email newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or contact us on our Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Dozens line the streets to say farewell to rugby-mad teenager found dead in lake

Friends and family of a rugby-mad teenager took to the streets to bid an emotional farewell .
Dozens of people turned out in Wigan this morning as a hearse carried the body of Samson Price on his final journey .
A cortege led by two super cars made was flanked by emotional mourners as it made its way to St Matthew 's Church in Highfield .
Among the floral tributes were arrangements spelling out the words 'golden boy ' , 'grandson ' and 'brother ' .
A keen music fan , another tribute honoured his love of the Stone Roses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a memorial in the shape of a bottle of Southern Comfort .
After the procession arrived at the church , loved ones carried Samson 's coffin inside for an emotional service .
Meanwhile , others waited outside and paid their respects as they watched on a large screen .
Samson , who lived with his family in the Goose Green area of Wigan , was found dead in Westwood Flash , on October 4 .
Following Samson 's death , his dad , Samson snr , and mum Rosanna told the M.E.N @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young man ' who they nicknamed 'Golden Boy ' .
They said his death - after he told them he was going fishing - has left his family 'broken ' .
`` He never had an enemy , '' Rosanna said .
`` He never held a grudge and could n't be upset .
He just had no badness in him , he just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves and for everyone to be happy .
`` He was so proud to be from Wigan .
He loved Wigan .
`` He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
`` He was just loved by everybody .
`` He was so spoilt .
His nickname was Golden Boy because he was spoiled and got away with everyhing .
`` There will never be another like him .
`` He was the light of my life and now the light 's gone . ''
Samson jnr , who had a 20 year-old sister Atlanta , was a keen fan and player of both rugby union and rugby league .
The former St Matthew ’ s Primary and Hawkley Hall High school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wigan and Leigh College and had a jet washing business with his friend .
Following Samson 's death , three teenagers - aged 17 , 18 and 19 - were arrested on suspicion of murder .
They have since been released from police custody after questioning .
The 18-year-old and 19-year-old men have both been released on bail .
The 17-year-old boy has been released under investigation .

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Friends and family of a rugby-mad teenager took to the streets to bid an emotional farewell.
Dozens of people turned out in Wigan this morning as a hearse carried the body of Samson Price on his final journey.
A cortege led by two super cars made was flanked by emotional mourners as it made its way to St Matthew's Church in Highfield.
Among the floral tributes were arrangements spelling out the words 'golden boy', 'grandson' and 'brother'.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
A keen music fan, another tribute honoured his love of the Stone Roses.
Other tributes included photographs of Samson and a memorial in the shape of a bottle of Southern Comfort.
After the procession arrived at the church, loved ones carried Samson's coffin inside for an emotional service.
Meanwhile, others waited outside and paid their respects as they watched on a large screen.
Samson, who lived with his family in the Goose Green area of Wigan, was found dead in Westwood Flash, on October 4.
Following Samson's death, his dad, Samson snr, and mum Rosanna told the M.E.N. that their son was a 'wonderful young man' who they nicknamed 'Golden Boy'.
They said his death - after he told them he was going fishing - has left his family 'broken'.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
"He never had an enemy," Rosanna said.
"He never held a grudge and couldn't be upset. He just had no badness in him, he just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves and for everyone to be happy.
"He was so proud to be from Wigan. He loved Wigan.
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"He was everybody's friend. People gravitated towards him.
"He was just loved by everybody.
"He was so spoilt. His nickname was Golden Boy because he was spoiled and got away with everyhing.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
"He lit up a room.
"There will never be another like him.
"He was the light of my life and now the light's gone."
Samson jnr, who had a 20 year-old sister Atlanta, was a keen fan and player of both rugby union and rugby league.
The former St Matthew’s Primary and Hawkley Hall High school pupil had just started a plumbing course at Wigan and Leigh College and had a jet washing business with his friend.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
Following Samson's death, three teenagers - aged 17, 18 and 19 - were arrested on suspicion of murder.
They have since been released from police custody after questioning.
The 18-year-old and 19-year-old men have both been released on bail.
The 17-year-old boy has been released under investigation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Burnham sends message to people of Greater Manchester at end of tumultuous week

Andy Burnham has urged people across Greater Manchester to 'look out for each other ' as a tumultuous week draws to a close .
The Mayor thanked people for their support and urged residents to follow the rules to try and get out of the new tier three restrictions 'as quickly as we can ' .
The new rules will last for at least 28 days , and came into force earlier today .
It followed a tense stand off between Mr Burnham and the Government , which ultimately ended without a financial support package being agreed between the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would still receive £60 million , which had been the Government 's last offer .
But Mr Burnham said he felt vindicated by the decision to support areas in tier two , and backdate payments .
Tonight , he said the region will as a result likely receive £65 million , which Mr Burnham had described as the 'bare minimum ' needed , 'and in truth a lot more ' .
In a message shared on Twitter , the Mayor said : `` As we come to the end of a difficult week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal message to people across Greater Manchester .
`` First , I want to say a heartfelt thank you to so many of you for your incredible support .
`` Your messages kept me going and gave me strength when I needed it .
`` Second , to those who had doubts or disagreed with what we were doing , I want to assure you that this was always about people , not politics , and getting fair treatment for our communities .
`` Proof that we were right to take a stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backdate support for Tier 2 restrictions , we will now get at least the £65 million from the Government and in truth a lot more .
`` Third , to people whose lives are going to be most affected by Tier 3 : please do n't worry , we are going to do everything we can to help you .
`` We are working on the details of a support package and getting some amazing offers of help from the wider Greater Manchester family , including our businesses .
`` We will announce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for that .
`` This will be an opportunity to draw a line , move on from the arguments of recent days and build a positive campaign which shows Greater Manchester at its best .
`` Lastly , to everyone here , I would say this : let 's look out for each other and get out of these restrictions as quickly as we can .
`` If we all follow the rules , we will bring down the infections and then be able to get back to a more normal life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for sure .
`` Together we will get through them and better times will return . ''

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Andy Burnham has urged people across Greater Manchester to 'look out for each other' as a tumultuous week draws to a close.
The Mayor thanked people for their support and urged residents to follow the rules to try and get out of the new tier three restrictions 'as quickly as we can'.
The new rules will last for at least 28 days, and came into force earlier today.
It followed a tense stand off between Mr Burnham and the Government, which ultimately ended without a financial support package being agreed between the two.
Boris Johnson later said Greater Manchester would still receive £60 million, which had been the Government's last offer.
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But Mr Burnham said he felt vindicated by the decision to support areas in tier two, and backdate payments.
Tonight, he said the region will as a result likely receive £65 million, which Mr Burnham had described as the 'bare minimum' needed, 'and in truth a lot more'.
In a message shared on Twitter, the Mayor said: "As we come to the end of a difficult week, I just wanted to send a personal message to people across Greater Manchester.
"First, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to so many of you for your incredible support.
"Your messages kept me going and gave me strength when I needed it.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
"Second, to those who had doubts or disagreed with what we were doing, I want to assure you that this was always about people, not politics, and getting fair treatment for our communities.
"Proof that we were right to take a stand came yesterday.
"By agreeing to backdate support for Tier 2 restrictions, we will now get at least the £65 million from the Government and in truth a lot more.
"Third, to people whose lives are going to be most affected by Tier 3: please don't worry, we are going to do everything we can to help you.
"We are working on the details of a support package and getting some amazing offers of help from the wider Greater Manchester family, including our businesses.
"We will announce further details on Tuesday so please look out for that.
"This will be an opportunity to draw a line, move on from the arguments of recent days and build a positive campaign which shows Greater Manchester at its best.
"Lastly, to everyone here, I would say this: let's look out for each other and get out of these restrictions as quickly as we can.
"If we all follow the rules, we will bring down the infections and then be able to get back to a more normal life.
"So these are tough times for sure.
"But Greater Manchester is strong.
"Together we will get through them and better times will return."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Chelsea squad to face Man Utd confirmed

Chelsea squad to face Man Utd confirmed

The Chelsea squad have arrived in Manchester ahead of their Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday .
Frank Lampard 's men take on Manchester United in a game that could have a big say in both sides ' end-of-season fortunes .
Last season , both United and Chelsea went down to the last day fighting for a top four spot , with both ultimately qualifying for the Champions League at Leicester 's expense .
After a summer where both sides have recruited in key positions , it has taken them time to gel at the start of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United sit in 15th in the Premier League with six points from four games , while Chelsea are two points ahead in eighth having played a game more .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer masterminded a league double over Chelsea last season , including the opening day 4-0 win at Old Trafford , plus an impressive Carabao Cup win at Stamford Bridge before losing the FA Cup semi final to Chelsea at Wembley .
Chelsea have had issues with their goalkeepers already this season , and new signing Edouard Mendy was spotted arriving with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with under-fire Kepa Arrizabalaga and back-up goalkeeper Willy Caballero .
Summer signings Timo Werner , Kai Havertz and Thiago Silva were among the players arriving , as was fit-again Christian Pulisic .
Staying at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground , Chelsea will only have a short journey to United .
A total of 18 players were spotted , including two who could not be identified behind their facemasks .
Photographers did not spot Callum Hudson-Odoi or Andreas Christensen , but that is not to say they were not @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Chelsea squad have arrived in Manchester ahead of their Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Frank Lampard's men take on Manchester United in a game that could have a big say in both sides' end-of-season fortunes.
Last season, both United and Chelsea went down to the last day fighting for a top four spot, with both ultimately qualifying for the Champions League at Leicester's expense. After a summer where both sides have recruited in key positions, it has taken them time to gel at the start of the new season with mixed results so far.
United sit in 15th in the Premier League with six points from four games, while Chelsea are two points ahead in eighth having played a game more. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer masterminded a league double over Chelsea last season, including the opening day 4-0 win at Old Trafford, plus an impressive Carabao Cup win at Stamford Bridge before losing the FA Cup semi final to Chelsea at Wembley.
Chelsea have had issues with their goalkeepers already this season, and new signing Edouard Mendy was spotted arriving with the squad on Friday evening, along with under-fire Kepa Arrizabalaga and back-up goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
Summer signings Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Thiago Silva were among the players arriving, as was fit-again Christian Pulisic.
Staying at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Chelsea will only have a short journey to United. A total of 18 players were spotted, including two who could not be identified behind their facemasks. Photographers did not spot Callum Hudson-Odoi or Andreas Christensen, but that is not to say they were not part of the travelling squad.
Chelsea squad members spotted:
Kepa, Mendy, Caballero, James, Emerson, Azpilicueta, Silva, Chilwell, Mount, Kovacic, Kante, Pulisic, Havertz, Abraham, Giroud, Werner


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Pictures: Chelsea arrive in Manchester to face Man Utd

Chelsea will face Man United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday .
The Chelsea squad have arrived @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford Cricket Ground ahead of their Premier League fixture against Manchester United on Saturday @

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Chelsea will face Man United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Fernandinho, Jesus, De Bruyne - Man City injury list and expected return dates

Manchester City could be close to welcoming back three injured players , but three more are set to be out for longer .
Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte have returned to City training after two games out each , while Nathan Ake missed the win over Porto in midweek with a 'groin niggle ' .
Those three might be in line for consideration for the Premier League trip to West Ham on Saturday , but Pep Guardiola confirmed that Fernandinho , Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus are still out .
Fernandinho limped out of the Porto win just minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Guardiola had some positive news on his injury , while Mendy and Jesus are still facing some time on the sidelines .
This is the latest injury status among City 's squad , with expected return dates : Injured on international break , City have been without De Bruyne for the Arsenal and Porto wins .
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez described De Bruyne 's injury as a fitness issue , and warned against rushing him back and aggravating his body further .
De Bruyne returned to training this week , but Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the West Ham game .
Like De Bruyne , Laporte returned to training this week .
His absence against Arsenal was a blow , with Guardiola later confirming he had picked up a muscle injury during the international break .
Guardiola said on the chances of Laporte playing against West Ham : `` Some of them will be involved , some of them no .
You will know tomorrow . ''
Ake missed the Porto win with 'groin niggles ' , although his absence was believed to be more of a precaution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ake in his update ahead of West Ham where he said he could be involved , but offered no guarantees .
Jesus picked up a knock against Wolves , and has been out since .
After the Arsenal win , Guardiola said : `` Gabriel has a quad injury in front of his leg and I think we will have to be calm and cautious .
He is still not on the field training . ''
Jesus has since suggested he is back in some form of on-field training , but Guardiola said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the rest of the squad .
`` He 's getting better but a tough injury , '' Guardiola said .
`` Hopefully still he could n't train with us .
He will be ready when he does train because he gets the form quickly but maybe one week , two weeks before that . ''
Jesus was later named in the Brazil squad for mid-November , so could return before that .
The Brazilian came on against Porto with five minutes of normal time left , and was substituted before the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Guardiola initially put his recovery at four to six weeks , but revised that before the West Ham game .
Guardiola said : `` It looks like he will be out shorter than one month so it is good .
He is tough . ''
Like Laporte , Mendy also has a muscle injury , but is expected to be out for longer than his fellow Frenchman .
Guardiola put Mendy 's recovery tie at three to four weeks , in his latest injury setback at City .
That timeframe is likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November international break .
He will 'definitely ' miss the West Ham game , Guardiola said .

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Manchester City could be close to welcoming back three injured players, but three more are set to be out for longer.
Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte have returned to City training after two games out each, while Nathan Ake missed the win over Porto in midweek with a 'groin niggle'.
Those three might be in line for consideration for the Premier League trip to West Ham on Saturday, but Pep Guardiola confirmed that Fernandinho, Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus are still out.
Fernandinho limped out of the Porto win just minutes after coming on as a late substitute but Guardiola had some positive news on his injury, while Mendy and Jesus are still facing some time on the sidelines.
This is the latest injury status among City's squad, with expected return dates:
Kevin De Bruyne
Injured on international break, City have been without De Bruyne for the Arsenal and Porto wins.
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez described De Bruyne's injury as a fitness issue, and warned against rushing him back and aggravating his body further.
De Bruyne returned to training this week, but Guardiola wouldn't reveal whether he could return for the West Ham game.
Possible return date: October 24
Aymeric Laporte
Like De Bruyne, Laporte returned to training this week. His absence against Arsenal was a blow, with Guardiola later confirming he had picked up a muscle injury during the international break.
Guardiola said on the chances of Laporte playing against West Ham: "Some of them will be involved, some of them no. You will know tomorrow."
Possible return date: October 24
Nathan Ake
Ake missed the Porto win with 'groin niggles', although his absence was believed to be more of a precaution than anything more serious.
Guardiola included Ake in his update ahead of West Ham where he said he could be involved, but offered no guarantees.
Possible return date: October 24
Gabriel Jesus
Jesus picked up a knock against Wolves, and has been out since. After the Arsenal win, Guardiola said: "Gabriel has a quad injury in front of his leg and I think we will have to be calm and cautious. He is still not on the field training."
Jesus has since suggested he is back in some form of on-field training, but Guardiola said he has not returned to full training with the rest of the squad.
"He's getting better but a tough injury," Guardiola said. "Hopefully still he couldn't train with us. He will be ready when he does train because he gets the form quickly but maybe one week, two weeks before that."
Jesus was later named in the Brazil squad for mid-November, so could return before that.
Possible return date: November 7
Fernandinho
The Brazilian came on against Porto with five minutes of normal time left, and was substituted before the end after injuring a muscle in his leg. Guardiola initially put his recovery at four to six weeks, but revised that before the West Ham game.
Guardiola said: "It looks like he will be out shorter than one month so it is good. He is tough."
Possible return date: November 21
Benjamin Mendy
Like Laporte, Mendy also has a muscle injury, but is expected to be out for longer than his fellow Frenchman.
Guardiola put Mendy's recovery tie at three to four weeks, in his latest injury setback at City. That timeframe is likely to keep Mendy out until after the November international break.
He will 'definitely' miss the West Ham game, Guardiola said.
Expected return date: November 21


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--A victim bravely reported a rape attack - but police have had to close the case

An investigation into the rape of a teenage girl in Radcliffe has been closed by police due to lack of evidence despite a massive response from the public .
But today GMP praised the victim for her bravery in reporting the attack which happened 18 months ago .
They vowed that the case would be re-opened if new evidence was found .
In May this year police released an e-fit image of a man wanted in connection with the attack .
The girl was walking near Pilkington Way in the town centre on the evening of April 1 2019 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to some nearby bushes before being raped .
Detective constable Craig Murray , of GMP 's Bury division , said in May : “ This is a sickening and grotesque attack which the victim has had to deal with this for some time before reporting to police and we commend her bravery for coming forward .
`` Our specialist officers continue to care for her at this extremely tough time .
`` We have been investigating various lines of enquiry since this incident was brought to our attention and we have today released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public can identify so that we can speak to him in connection with the incident . ''
He added that police would do everything they could to make sure `` whoever committed this atrocity '' was brought to justice .
But in a statement issued to the Manchester Evening News police said today : `` This was a shocking incident and we again commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward and reporting this to the police .
She has always been at the heart of this investigation , and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that she receives the necessary support at this difficult time .
`` Following all available lines of enquiry being extensively explored and ultimately exhausted , a thorough review of the case took place and a decision was made to close this crime and for it to lie on file because of the case 's lack of evidential strength .
`` Unfortunately a lack of sufficient evidence meant the case did not meet the test for referral to the Crown Prosecution Service at this time .
`` After a large volume of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a number of names were given to the police of potential matches for the E-fit image .
All were eliminated from the case after each being fully investigated .
`` Should any new information arise and lead to a fresh line of enquiry , then there will be no hesitation in re-opening the investigation .
`` Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 0161 856 8172 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity , Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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An investigation into the rape of a teenage girl in Radcliffe has been closed by police due to lack of evidence despite a massive response from the public.
But today GMP praised the victim for her bravery in reporting the attack which happened 18 months ago.
They vowed that the case would be re-opened if new evidence was found.
In May this year police released an e-fit image of a man wanted in connection with the attack.
The girl was walking near Pilkington Way in the town centre on the evening of April 1 2019 when she was grabbed.
She was taken to some nearby bushes before being raped.
Detective constable Craig Murray, of GMP's Bury division, said in May: “This is a sickening and grotesque attack which the victim has had to deal with this for some time before reporting to police and we commend her bravery for coming forward.
"Our specialist officers continue to care for her at this extremely tough time.
"We have been investigating various lines of enquiry since this incident was brought to our attention and we have today released an image of a man we hope the public can identify so that we can speak to him in connection with the incident."
He added that police would do everything they could to make sure "whoever committed this atrocity" was brought to justice.
(Image: Google Maps)
But in a statement issued to the Manchester Evening News police said today: "This was a shocking incident and we again commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward and reporting this to the police. She has always been at the heart of this investigation, and, working alongside partners, we will continue to ensure that she receives the necessary support at this difficult time.
"Following all available lines of enquiry being extensively explored and ultimately exhausted, a thorough review of the case took place and a decision was made to close this crime and for it to lie on file because of the case's lack of evidential strength.
"Unfortunately a lack of sufficient evidence meant the case did not meet the test for referral to the Crown Prosecution Service at this time.
"After a large volume of responses to our media appeal in May, a number of names were given to the police of potential matches for the E-fit image. All were eliminated from the case after each being fully investigated.
"Should any new information arise and lead to a fresh line of enquiry, then there will be no hesitation in re-opening the investigation.
"Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 0161 856 8172. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Andy Burnham says he has no regrets about handling of Tier 3 negotiations

Andy Burnham says he has no regrets over Tier 3 negotiations and insists his role is to stand up for the people of Greater Manchester .
The mayor said two weeks of fraught negotiations with the government had “ taken a bit of a toll ” and accused ministers of attempting to “ railroad ” people into the most severe lockdown measures without the appropriate financial support .
“ The way they work down there is that you ’ re all just supposed to be grateful and bow down but what ’ s the point of the role if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ People often say politics or posturing , but the job is to represent and to do it as effectively as you can , which is what I ’ ve tried to do .
“ I would feel worse this morning if under that pressure I was under on Tuesday , I ’ d said “ okay , your deal , your terms ” to the Government .
“ If you ’ re going to lockdown somebody ’ s life , somebody ’ s job , you ’ ve got to do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to you from 200 miles away.
” Talks to agree a financial package for workers affected by Tier 3 restrictions spectacularly broke down this week .
Local authorities asked central government for £90m - enough to pay furloughed workers 80c of their wage until the end of the financial year .
They brought this amount down to £75m , and then £65m , but the government refused to pay over £60m and no agreement was reached .
Greater Manchester was then told they would receive £22m to 'implement and enforce restrictions ' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer for businesses .
Secretary of State for Local Government Robert Jenrick claimed the talks with Mr Burnham broke down because he insisted on 'preferential ' treatment for the region .
But speaking to the M.E.N during a Facebook Live interview on Friday , the mayor said dictating terms and not negotiating with mayors is n't a “ particularly mature way of approaching politics ” .
Mr Burnham said Westminster needed to decide what its relationship with Metro Mayors across the country will be .
“ If someone in this position says “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re getting this right ” is that then a punishment beating and you get excluded and undermined and people going around you ?
” he said .
“ I would say that reflects badly on Westminster more than it does on me or on Greater Manchester .
The idea that it just won ’ t work with someone if they just say ‘ no ’ to them once .
“ I don ’ t think that is a particularly mature way of approaching politics .
“ Sometimes people do have to hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to challenge them and that ’ s what I ’ ve done.
” Mr Burnham said he would welcome Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Manchester tomorrow if he wanted to visit as he doesn ’ t want “ a lingering sense of resentment ” .
“ I did say to him on the phone on Tuesday ‘ look , there ’ s nothing personal or even political here .
You when you were Mayor of London , stood up for London .
I ’ m doing the same for Greater Manchester .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope you understand that ’ .
“ And he said he did understand that .
“ So hopefully we can move forward and rebuild a better way of working , but I think they can ’ t dictate or bulldoze things through.
” He added : “ They said on the radio this morning that I was asking for preferential treatment for Manchester .
I was asking for fair treatment.
” On Thursday Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced cash grants for hospitality , leisure and accommodation businesses operating under Tier 2 restrictions .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas which have already been under the restrictions .
Mr Burnham said he welcomed the move , but asked “ why was it only when London went into Tier 2 ?
” “ Why is it that Bolton had pubs closed and people had no job to go to but there was practically no support ?
“ If that was Barnet it wouldn ’ t be tolerated but because it was Bolton ‘ ah , well , suck it up ’ .
“ That ’ s the way that Westminster works .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen I wouldn ’ t be doing my job.
” Speaking about what is expected to be a difficult winter for the NHS , Mr Burnham said a national ‘ circuit breaker ’ lockdown may be necessary .
He said around 30 - 35 per cent of Greater Manchester ’ s intensive care beds are currently occupied by Covid patients which is “ about normal levels for this time of year ” .
But he warned that for NHS staff the toughest part of the year is probably yet to come and promised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a national circuit break “ because that probably is the best way we can help the NHS ” .
He explained : “ I ’ m not saying it ’ s definitely needed and we wouldn ’ t want to rush into it , but if we think of that early part of January which is the toughest part of the NHS year , there is an argument to say there should be circuit break ahead of that to manage the NHS staff throughout that period of the year.
” The mayor said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shielding policy implemented and summary closure powers approved for businesses that fail to follow Covid guidelines .
He added : “ We need a much greater range of preventative measures to bear down on the virus and it ’ s taken way too long for them to be put in place.
” Speaking about students - who accounted for 55 per cent of Manchester ’ s coronavirus cases at the start of the month - the mayor praised the region ’ s universities for working with public health chiefs to bring cases under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter who started university this year and had already “ missed out on so much ” .
“ I ’ m glad she ’ s had the university experience and it wouldn ’ t feel right to me if she was still trapped at home , ” he said .
“ This is what we ’ ve got to get better at - managing Covid , and not letting it rule our lives .
I think it has been ruling our lives too much.
” Mr Burnham made this point again when discussing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have contact with family members .
“ We ’ ve got to get things in perspective with Covid , ” he said .
“ We can ’ t let it rule our lives to the point that it ’ s not allowing basic human emotional connection .
“ Because of what happened in care homes earlier this year sometimes the pendulum swings back too far and everyone becomes overly cautious .
“ You ’ ve got to find a balance that allows people to have that contact .
You could argue the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus itself .
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Andy Burnham says he has no regrets over Tier 3 negotiations and insists his role is to stand up for the people of Greater Manchester.
The mayor said two weeks of fraught negotiations with the government had “taken a bit of a toll” and accused ministers of attempting to “railroad” people into the most severe lockdown measures without the appropriate financial support.
“The way they work down there is that you’re all just supposed to be grateful and bow down but what’s the point of the role if you do that?” he said.
“People often say politics or posturing, but the job is to represent and to do it as effectively as you can, which is what I’ve tried to do.
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“I would feel worse this morning if under that pressure I was under on Tuesday, I’d said “okay, your deal, your terms” to the Government.
“If you’re going to lockdown somebody’s life, somebody’s job, you’ve got to do it on their terms not have terms dictated to you from 200 miles away.”
Talks to agree a financial package for workers affected by Tier 3 restrictions spectacularly broke down this week.
Local authorities asked central government for £90m - enough to pay furloughed workers 80c of their wage until the end of the financial year.
They brought this amount down to £75m, and then £65m, but the government refused to pay over £60m and no agreement was reached.
Greater Manchester was then told they would receive £22m to 'implement and enforce restrictions', along with a £60m support package on offer for businesses.
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Secretary of State for Local Government Robert Jenrick claimed the talks with Mr Burnham broke down because he insisted on 'preferential' treatment for the region.
But speaking to the M.E.N during a Facebook Live interview on Friday, the mayor said dictating terms and not negotiating with mayors isn't a “particularly mature way of approaching politics”.
Mr Burnham said Westminster needed to decide what its relationship with Metro Mayors across the country will be.
“If someone in this position says “no I don’t think you’re getting this right” is that then a punishment beating and you get excluded and undermined and people going around you?” he said.
“I would say that reflects badly on Westminster more than it does on me or on Greater Manchester. The idea that it just won’t work with someone if they just say ‘no’ to them once.
“I don’t think that is a particularly mature way of approaching politics.
“Sometimes people do have to hold Governments to account, they do have to challenge them and that’s what I’ve done.”
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Mr Burnham said he would welcome Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Manchester tomorrow if he wanted to visit as he doesn’t want “a lingering sense of resentment”.
“I did say to him on the phone on Tuesday ‘look, there’s nothing personal or even political here. You when you were Mayor of London, stood up for London. I’m doing the same for Greater Manchester. It’s my job, and I hope you understand that’.
“And he said he did understand that.
“So hopefully we can move forward and rebuild a better way of working, but I think they can’t dictate or bulldoze things through.”
He added: “They said on the radio this morning that I was asking for preferential treatment for Manchester. I was asking for fair treatment.”
On Thursday Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced cash grants for hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses operating under Tier 2 restrictions.
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The business grants will be available retrospectively for areas which have already been under the restrictions.
Mr Burnham said he welcomed the move, but asked “why was it only when London went into Tier 2?”
“Why is it that Bolton had pubs closed and people had no job to go to but there was practically no support?
“If that was Barnet it wouldn’t be tolerated but because it was Bolton ‘ah, well, suck it up’.
“That’s the way that Westminster works. If I was lying down and letting that happen I wouldn’t be doing my job.”
Speaking about what is expected to be a difficult winter for the NHS, Mr Burnham said a national ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown may be necessary.
He said around 30 - 35 per cent of Greater Manchester’s intensive care beds are currently occupied by Covid patients which is “about normal levels for this time of year”.
But he warned that for NHS staff the toughest part of the year is probably yet to come and promised to use his voice in support of a national circuit break “because that probably is the best way we can help the NHS”.
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He explained: “I’m not saying it’s definitely needed and we wouldn’t want to rush into it, but if we think of that early part of January which is the toughest part of the NHS year, there is an argument to say there should be circuit break ahead of that to manage the NHS staff throughout that period of the year.”
The mayor said he would like to see a re-focussed shielding policy implemented and summary closure powers approved for businesses that fail to follow Covid guidelines.
He added: “We need a much greater range of preventative measures to bear down on the virus and it’s taken way too long for them to be put in place.”
Speaking about students - who accounted for 55 per cent of Manchester’s coronavirus cases at the start of the month - the mayor praised the region’s universities for working with public health chiefs to bring cases under control.
He referred to his own daughter who started university this year and had already “missed out on so much”.
“I’m glad she’s had the university experience and it wouldn’t feel right to me if she was still trapped at home,” he said.
“This is what we’ve got to get better at - managing Covid, and not letting it rule our lives. I think it has been ruling our lives too much.”
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Mr Burnham made this point again when discussing care homes and the need for residents to have contact with family members.
“We’ve got to get things in perspective with Covid,” he said. “We can’t let it rule our lives to the point that it’s not allowing basic human emotional connection.
“Because of what happened in care homes earlier this year sometimes the pendulum swings back too far and everyone becomes overly cautious.
“You’ve got to find a balance that allows people to have that contact. You could argue the lack of it is more damaging than the virus itself.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Iceland store in Greater Manchester shut over 'shocking' Covid-19 breaches

A supermarket has closed after 'shocking ' coronavirus breaches were revealed .
Staff at Iceland in Old Trafford who had been told to isolate were found still working at the store .
They had been in close contact with a colleague who had tested positive , Trafford council said .
The council had warned store bosses after receiving complaints .
But when council officers returned days later , they found workers who had been ordered to isolate were still there .
The shop on Tennis Street was closed with agreement from Iceland head office , while the company ensured it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manner ' .
It was allowed to re-open yesterday , but the council says it will continue to monitor the situation .
Coun Mike Freeman , executive member for public safety , governance and reform at Trafford council , said : `` This is a shocking situation and we will continue to take action against any other business which breaks the rules in this way .
`` There appeared to be a general confusion around the rules relating to what to do when you had been identified as contact and that is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to isolate and continue as normal can face fines of £1,000 and we will not hesitate to use everything in our power to stop this happening again .
`` It is in everyone ’ s interest to follow the rules and reduce the numbers of transmissions in the borough . ''
The council is advising that people need to self isolate for 14 days if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive , even if they test negative .
Simon Townsend , area manager for Iceland , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our customers and colleagues from coronavirus with the utmost seriousness .
`` Following a deep clean of the store , and refresher training of our store colleagues on the importance of maintaining self-isolation for a full 14 days , even when a negative Covid test result has been obtained , we are pleased that Trafford Council has agreed that it is safe and appropriate for us to reopen the store .
`` We look forward to continuing to meet the food needs of the local community both in-store and through home delivery as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the new Tier 3 restrictions . ''

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A supermarket has closed after 'shocking' coronavirus breaches were revealed.
Staff at Iceland in Old Trafford who had been told to isolate were found still working at the store.
They had been in close contact with a colleague who had tested positive, Trafford council said.
The council had warned store bosses after receiving complaints.
But when council officers returned days later, they found workers who had been ordered to isolate were still there.
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The shop on Tennis Street was closed with agreement from Iceland head office, while the company ensured it was able to 'operate in a Covid-secure manner'.
It was allowed to re-open yesterday, but the council says it will continue to monitor the situation.
Coun Mike Freeman, executive member for public safety, governance and reform at Trafford council, said: "This is a shocking situation and we will continue to take action against any other business which breaks the rules in this way.
"There appeared to be a general confusion around the rules relating to what to do when you had been identified as contact and that is not good enough.
"People who fail to isolate and continue as normal can face fines of £1,000 and we will not hesitate to use everything in our power to stop this happening again.
"It is in everyone’s interest to follow the rules and reduce the numbers of transmissions in the borough."
The council is advising that people need to self isolate for 14 days if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, even if they test negative.
Simon Townsend, area manager for Iceland, "We have always taken the protection of our customers and colleagues from coronavirus with the utmost seriousness.
"Following a deep clean of the store, and refresher training of our store colleagues on the importance of maintaining self-isolation for a full 14 days, even when a negative Covid test result has been obtained, we are pleased that Trafford Council has agreed that it is safe and appropriate for us to reopen the store.
"We look forward to continuing to meet the food needs of the local community both in-store and through home delivery as they cope with the challenges of living under the new Tier 3 restrictions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--How does voting for the American President work?

Americans are going to the polls on November 3 to choose their next President in the race between incumbent Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden .
It is a close-run election , as the polls show the two men are facing a race for the White House that is far from clear-cut .
This is how the next President is picked .
Who can run for President ?
A US president needs to be a natural-born citizen who is over the age of 35 and has lived in the US for 14 years .
Astonishingly , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience .
The US presidential election officially begins with the New Hampshire primary , which was held on February 11 .
Primary votes and caucuses are how parties in individual states pick their nominee for president ahead of the election .
In a primary election , people vote for delegates who will support a candidate .
Meetings are used to nominate delegates in caucuses .
The candidate who has the most delegates for their party will go on to represent the party for the national presidential election .
How do candidates campaign ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would travel the country canvassing voters as well as taking part in presidential and vice-presidential debates .
The 2020 campaigns of both candidates have been substantially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic , with Mr Biden largely campaigning virtually .
Mr Trump has continued to hold large rallies of his supporters but they were paused after his coronavirus diagnosis and treatment in hospital .
He refused to take place in a second 'virtual ' debate with Mr Biden scheduled for October 15 , which was cancelled .
What happens on election day ?
Election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday after November 1 .
While millions of people have already voted by post this year , tens of millions more will head to polling booths on November 3 .
While their ballots may say the name of each candidate , voters in the US do not directly elect their president .
Instead , the individual votes in a state are typically reflected in votes cast by electors in the Electoral College .
What is the Electoral College ?
Each of the 50 states and Washington DC appoint a number of people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make up the Electoral College .
The Electoral College is made up of 538 electors who cast votes on behalf of the population of the state , with 270 votes needed to win the presidency .
The number of people per state is roughly proportionate to the population , as it is based on the number of representatives they have in Congress .
In all states but Maine and Nebraska , the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state gains all of their Electoral College votes .
This system can mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the popular vote but win the election , as seen with Mr Trump in 2016 .
The Electoral College is regularly criticised , with some arguing the system gives unfair precedence to states with more electors – though these do have more people in .
Others argue that it gives extra weight to the votes of people in smaller states due to the smaller ratio of votes per elector .
When do we get a result ?
The result of the presidential election is usually announced on election day .
This will likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , Mr Trump has repeatedly said he thinks the election result will be challenged in the Supreme Court which would delay a conclusion .
At the end of the recent debate , the current president said the result may not be known for months as the election would be “ a fraud like you ’ ve never seen ” .
This was linked to claims Mr Trump has repeatedly made about postal voting fraud , despite little evidence .
The current president has also been criticised after he declined to commit to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loses the election .

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Americans are going to the polls on November 3 to choose their next President in the race between incumbent Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden.
It is a close-run election, as the polls show the two men are facing a race for the White House that is far from clear-cut.
This is how the next President is picked.
Who can run for President?
A US president needs to be a natural-born citizen who is over the age of 35 and has lived in the US for 14 years.
Astonishingly, they do not need to have any political experience.
How are candidates chosen?
The US presidential election officially begins with the New Hampshire primary, which was held on February 11.
(Image: PA/AP)
Primary votes and caucuses are how parties in individual states pick their nominee for president ahead of the election.
In a primary election, people vote for delegates who will support a candidate. Meetings are used to nominate delegates in caucuses.
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The candidate who has the most delegates for their party will go on to represent the party for the national presidential election.
How do candidates campaign?
In a typical year, presidential candidates would travel the country canvassing voters as well as taking part in presidential and vice-presidential debates.
The 2020 campaigns of both candidates have been substantially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, with Mr Biden largely campaigning virtually.
(Image: PA)
Mr Trump has continued to hold large rallies of his supporters but they were paused after his coronavirus diagnosis and treatment in hospital.
He refused to take place in a second 'virtual' debate with Mr Biden scheduled for October 15, which was cancelled.
What happens on election day?
Election day is always held on the first Tuesday after November 1.
While millions of people have already voted by post this year, tens of millions more will head to polling booths on November 3.
While their ballots may say the name of each candidate, voters in the US do not directly elect their president.
Instead, the individual votes in a state are typically reflected in votes cast by electors in the Electoral College.
What is the Electoral College?
Each of the 50 states and Washington DC appoint a number of people in their state known as electors, who make up the Electoral College.
The Electoral College is made up of 538 electors who cast votes on behalf of the population of the state, with 270 votes needed to win the presidency.
(Image: AP)
The number of people per state is roughly proportionate to the population, as it is based on the number of representatives they have in Congress.
In all states but Maine and Nebraska, the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state gains all of their Electoral College votes.
This system can mean that a candidate for president can lose the popular vote but win the election, as seen with Mr Trump in 2016.
The Electoral College is regularly criticised, with some arguing the system gives unfair precedence to states with more electors – though these do have more people in.
Others argue that it gives extra weight to the votes of people in smaller states due to the smaller ratio of votes per elector.
When do we get a result?
The result of the presidential election is usually announced on election day. This will likely be early morning in the UK.
However, Mr Trump has repeatedly said he thinks the election result will be challenged in the Supreme Court which would delay a conclusion.
At the end of the recent debate, the current president said the result may not be known for months as the election would be “a fraud like you’ve never seen”.
This was linked to claims Mr Trump has repeatedly made about postal voting fraud, despite little evidence.
The current president has also been criticised after he declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of powers if he loses the election.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Drunk woman hurled racist tirade at officer after partner called police

A drunk woman launched a barrage of racist abuse against an officer after her partner called the police - she then kneed one officer in the groin and kicked another to the leg .
Shannon Jackson , 24 , was found lying on a grass verge outside her partner ’ s house when the police arrived and escorted her to a different address .
Hours later they received another call from her partner , stating that she had gone back round to his house , was banging on his front door , and the doors of his neighbours , Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ escort her back to her mum 's house , Jackson , of Bury , started pulling away claiming she would ‘ kick off ’ .
She then began hurling racist abuse at an officer , calling him a ‘ P*** c*** ’ before kneeing his colleague in the groin , and kicking a third officer in the leg .
As they attempted to take her to the police station she continued with the abuse , telling the officer : “ stand up to your f****** culture ” .
Pleading guilty to racially aggravated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency worker by beating , the case was adjourned to allow the preparation of a pre-sentence report .
Outlining the facts of the case , prosecutor Gareth Hughes said officers were called to an address in Radcliffe on October 21 at around 11.30pm .
They spoke with Jackson ’ s partner who explained she had been drinking all day and pointed her out to them - she was on a grass verge lying on the floor , the court was told .
There were no reports of any offences , and officers initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a different address .
“ At 1.40am they were called again by her partner , he said she was drunk banging on his door and his neighbours door , ” Mr Hughes said .
“ Officers located her in the downstairs flat and spoke with her and explained they were taking her back to her mother 's address in Cheetham Hill .
“ They escorted her to the police van and she started to pull away saying she would kick off .
“ They restrained her and placed her in handcuffs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was arrested and then she began to shout “ You f****** P*** c*** ” towards PC Shaw and was arrested for the racially aggravated matter .
“ She then used her knee to strike another officer to the groin then kicked out at the third officer to the right leg .
“ She continued with the comments towards PC Shaw calling him a “ P*** ” and telling him “ stand up to your f****** culture ” and “ you ’ re scared of your own f****** b****** culture ” .
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and threatened to spit at them , but that didn ’ t happen , the court heard .
She was placed in a spit hood and taken to the police station .
During her police interview she stated she had suicidal thoughts , but the following day she said she had no recollection of events due to her alcohol consumption , it was said .
There were no physical injuries caused to the officers during the incident .
A member of the Liaison and Diversion team at the court had a meeting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I have spoken with Ms Jackson and she said she has struggled with ongoing thoughts but does n't currently have plans or thoughts to carry anything out .
“ She has agreed to referrals from her GP and she assures me she can maintain her safety .
Addressing Jackson , Judge Bernard Begley said : “ The court will need a report before making a final decision .
“ These offences are treated very very seriously .
“ All options are open including the possibility of custody .
Jackson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bailed to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court for sentencing on November 10 .

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A drunk woman launched a barrage of racist abuse against an officer after her partner called the police - she then kneed one officer in the groin and kicked another to the leg.
Shannon Jackson, 24, was found lying on a grass verge outside her partner’s house when the police arrived and escorted her to a different address.
Hours later they received another call from her partner, stating that she had gone back round to his house, was banging on his front door, and the doors of his neighbours, Manchester Magistrates' Court heard.
Attempting to escort her back to her mum's house, Jackson, of Bury, started pulling away claiming she would ‘kick off’.
She then began hurling racist abuse at an officer, calling him a ‘P*** c***’ before kneeing his colleague in the groin, and kicking a third officer in the leg.
As they attempted to take her to the police station she continued with the abuse, telling the officer: “stand up to your f****** culture”.
Pleading guilty to racially aggravated harassment and two offences of assaulting an emergency worker by beating, the case was adjourned to allow the preparation of a pre-sentence report.
Outlining the facts of the case, prosecutor Gareth Hughes said officers were called to an address in Radcliffe on October 21 at around 11.30pm.
(Image: Facebook/Shannon Jackson)
They spoke with Jackson’s partner who explained she had been drinking all day and pointed her out to them - she was on a grass verge lying on the floor, the court was told.
There were no reports of any offences, and officers initially dealt with the matter by taking her to a different address.
“At 1.40am they were called again by her partner, he said she was drunk banging on his door and his neighbours door,” Mr Hughes said.
“Officers located her in the downstairs flat and spoke with her and explained they were taking her back to her mother's address in Cheetham Hill.
“They escorted her to the police van and she started to pull away saying she would kick off.
“They restrained her and placed her in handcuffs and she started to kick out.
“She was arrested and then she began to shout “You f****** P*** c***” towards PC Shaw and was arrested for the racially aggravated matter.
“She then used her knee to strike another officer to the groin then kicked out at the third officer to the right leg.
“She continued with the comments towards PC Shaw calling him a “P***” and telling him “stand up to your f****** culture” and “you’re scared of your own f****** b****** culture”.”
Jackson also said that she had coronavirus and threatened to spit at them, but that didn’t happen, the court heard.
She was placed in a spit hood and taken to the police station.
During her police interview she stated she had suicidal thoughts, but the following day she said she had no recollection of events due to her alcohol consumption, it was said.
There were no physical injuries caused to the officers during the incident.
A member of the Liaison and Diversion team at the court had a meeting with Jackson prior to the hearing.
(Image: MEN Media)
She said: “I have spoken with Ms Jackson and she said she has struggled with ongoing thoughts but doesn't currently have plans or thoughts to carry anything out.
“She has agreed to referrals from her GP and she assures me she can maintain her safety.
Addressing Jackson, Judge Bernard Begley said: “The court will need a report before making a final decision.
“These offences are treated very very seriously.
“All options are open including the possibility of custody.
“You must cooperate with probation.”
Jackson, of Spenser Avenue in Radcliffe, was bailed to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court for sentencing on November 10.