themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Bolton's leader on why he took deal and how much money the borough will get

Days of crisis talks about the amount of additional funding Greater Manchester will be receiving to support businesses through a Tier 3 lockdown ended in collapse .
Bolton Council leader David Greenhalgh was the first to announce that he would be working with the government on a deal for his borough .
Greater Manchester 's team of leaders asked for a £90m deal to cover an 80pc furlough scheme , but it is understood they were prepared to dip to £65m as discussions continued .
The government 's maximum offer was £60m , and talks ultimately dissolved as Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £22m - to help leaders 'implement and enforce restrictions ' - was announced yesterday to widespread fury given the larger sums agreed for the smaller populations of Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region .
Since then , the Prime Minister has confirmed that the government 's suggestion of a £60m top up fund will still be granted to the region despite debate over the final total .
Local councils in Greater Manchester were invited to make their own overtures to Communities Minister Robert Jenrick , bypassing Andy Burnham and effectively cutting him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Bolton Council leader David Greenhalgh about his frustrations at the end of nine days of government talks - and why he decided to approach the cabinet to arrange an individual deal for his borough .
`` I felt we were making real , positive progress , the discussions were very constructive in my view .
To fall at the final hurdle was frustrating indeed , '' said Coun Greenhalgh .
`` I have been very clear that I have argued for a larger amount .
But it was also clear to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the final offer , it was proportionally the same deal that Liverpool got , Lancashire got , and South Yorkshire accepted overnight .
`` There were statements made last night that the £60m was still on the table for Greater Manchester , and that individual councils could progress and make some deal .
`` I have spoken to Robert Jenrick this morning , I 've said that I 'm willing to look at a deal for Bolton .
I have informed my colleagues in Greater Manchester out of courtesy .
`` Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's hopefully going to be a meeting later today with civil servants and our officers to get the ball rolling about what 's involved , what needs to be done , time scales , and we will see if we can get a deal . ''
The leader is hoping to get an agreement signed off by the government as early as next week .
`` What I hope to get is to be able to create a scheme that will have a degree of discretion within it , '' said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those people who work in those sectors and and those businesses to give that additional help which would have been the difference between what the furlough arrangements are currently and what they were in March .
`` I 've got the finance team working up some proposals but we want to target those most affected by this and it 's about identifying those .
`` We want to move quickly , ideally we want to have a scheme that is ready to be approved by government hopefully next week .
`` These things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know , people who might say we 'll get one done today , it 's not quite as simple as that .
But we hope to have a scheme ready to be approved by next week that we can start implementing when needed .
`` Even though I would love some , I do n't expect we will be given any special treatment .
The whole principle of this has been parity with other areas and I think it would be wrong for us to expect more than elsewhere - though we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There 's ten boroughs and if the government divides the £60m along population lines , we would normally get about a tenth of that .
We 're talking about an extra £6m coming to Bolton , I would have thought .
`` But until we see the actual figures , I ca n't give that absolute commitment .
`` This deal is about getting our criteria in order , getting a deal approved as quickly as we can but making sure that all bases are covered . ''
The fallout from Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be just as charged as the back-and-forth over the exact sum the region would get .
Leaders including a number of Conservatives like Coun Greenhalgh and MPs Chris Green , William Wragg and Sir Graham Brady , have made strong statements backing the efforts , led by Andy Burnham , to secure a higher value deal .
But some of Greater Manchester 's 'red wall ' Tories have instead put their names to a scathing letter , asking the mayor to ‘ consider his position as a negotiator for the region ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and 'disappointing ' .
Regardless of what those in the councils and the Commons said , a wave of anger swept through many Greater Manchester residents last night , as they openly criticised the government for not appearing to listen to the North 's needs .
Far from being concerned about the possible backlash from being the first to work on an individual deal , Coun Greenhalgh says its a decision he will stand by .
`` You have a choice of walking away from £60m or accepting that is the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the leader .
`` There comes a time that you have to put posturing and politicising to one side and actually accept that is the best offer there .
Negotiation is about compromise .
`` We got a slight increase up from £55m posited in initial discussion and we would always want more for our areas , but the reality is that it became £60m or nothing .
`` It was made clear to me that £65m was above and beyond what other areas had got , and £60m presented parity with what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government is about to go into negotiations with five other places , the message that 'if you hold out for £65m , you 'll get it ' is not one governments want to go into negotiations with .
`` I have argued for parity throughout this pandemic .
When we were being treated very unfairly in Bolton , I was using that argument .
I ca n't now go against the parity argument .
`` If other boroughs in Greater Manchester want to hold out on principle then so be it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other leaders .
But I 'm happy to get a deal for Bolton and I 'll be judged on my decision .
`` I wrote in my letter to the other leaders of Greater Manchester that I do n't want this , in any way , to affect future joint approaches in other areas .
`` But I just feel that we had a negotiation as GM , it sadly reached an unsatisfactory conclusion , we 've now had an offer of some of this £60m on the table - my view is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we should have individual talks and settle it . ''
Though he placed himself firmly in Mr Burnham 's camp when negotiating a deal for the region , the council leader added that he can not help but feel that those making statements are 'politicising ' the problem .
He says he has decided to go his own way in a bid to get 'what 's best for Bolton ' .
`` I come at this as someone who has not been afraid to speak against my own side , I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Coun Greenhalgh .
`` At every turn I have fought for what I believe is the best for Bolton , I 've not been afraid to speak out against it .
`` There is an element of politics now that has been brought into this which is not helpful - it 's inevitable , it happens on both sides .
The best thing for Bolton now is to get this deal individually , get it sorted and signed off .
`` We have administered grants like this before and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pragmatic we can be then the better we can deal with this pandemic . ''
As the coronavirus infection rates climb in Bolton and the region ascends into Tier 3 , businesses and residents have been struggling .
Coun Greenhalgh said : `` I 'm hoping that a lot of businesses will pull through , but I know that businesses are incredibly fragile at the moment .
And I know that in Bolton in particular , we 've been disproportionately hit , I was very vocal about that .
`` I fought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does get it reversed and then we enter all these discussions - it 's been a hugely frustrating time .
`` I know that these businesses have done their best to comply , I 've seen them use great innovation - wonderful independent businesses that families have put their whole life savings into to make successes of and it 's hugely frustrating .
`` This is primarily why I 've acted so quickly this morning because the help that we can get approved is enormously important .
Any help matters .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get .
`` I think there 's also a degree businesses feeling that at least they know where they are now .
For so long , there was a frustration that people just wanted to know , what 's the situation and then they could plan and plan for it to work work ignored .
If they had to get staff signed up for furloughs , and that was what they had to do .
`` But this period of not knowing has just not been helpful for businesses .
So that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do with this deal .
I mean , is to get it over the line , hopefully as quickly as possible , so that we can at least get some get some definite help in place .
`` We 'll have to keep a very close eye on it .
But I 'm not afraid of putting my head above the parapet again and fighting the corner of the hospitality sector .
It is a hugely important part of our culture and we have some fantastic places in Bolton that we can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to go to battle again for more support for the hospitality sector .
`` We must find a way of keeping the economy going , perhaps not at the rate we would like , but we can not lose businesses and jobs because that will be the death knell for towns like Bolton . ''
Amid the divisions among politicians in the aftermath of the Greater Manchester-government row , there have been many residents who have taken the cabinet 's decision to walk away from negotiations as a sign that a London-centric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I genuinely hope that this does n't lead to those divisions , my conversations with the government have been constructive so far .
I do believe there is Northern representation in the cabinet , '' said Coun Greenhalgh .
`` But I do accept there is a growing resentment .
I also accept the areas most affected by the virus are in the North at the moment and when there is an area that is brought under restrictions , there will be resentment .
`` I think we came out of national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was probably a little bit early for the North .
`` Our levels were nowhere near as low as London 's , we have never got to those levels because we have always three weeks behind London .
That 's probably why we are in this position we 're in now , where the North is seeing a resurgence for earlier than the South .
`` I hope this resentment is temporary because it looks like Westminster are dictating to the North what they do now , while they are sat in not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is inevitable that the City and the South will be hit , you can see the figures going in that direction , '' added the leader .
`` If London is in any way treated differently than the North , I will be the first to be speaking out - I 'll be shouting from the rooftops . ''

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Days of crisis talks about the amount of additional funding Greater Manchester will be receiving to support businesses through a Tier 3 lockdown ended in collapse.
Bolton Council leader David Greenhalgh was the first to announce that he would be working with the government on a deal for his borough.
Greater Manchester's team of leaders asked for a £90m deal to cover an 80pc furlough scheme, but it is understood they were prepared to dip to £65m as discussions continued.
The government's maximum offer was £60m, and talks ultimately dissolved as Greater Manchester held firm at £65m.
A figure of £22m - to help leaders 'implement and enforce restrictions' - was announced yesterday to widespread fury given the larger sums agreed for the smaller populations of Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region.
Since then, the Prime Minister has confirmed that the government's suggestion of a £60m top up fund will still be granted to the region despite debate over the final total.
Local councils in Greater Manchester were invited to make their own overtures to Communities Minister Robert Jenrick, bypassing Andy Burnham and effectively cutting him out.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The Manchester Evening News spoke to Bolton Council leader David Greenhalgh about his frustrations at the end of nine days of government talks - and why he decided to approach the cabinet to arrange an individual deal for his borough.
"I felt we were making real, positive progress, the discussions were very constructive in my view. To fall at the final hurdle was frustrating indeed," said Coun Greenhalgh.
"I have been very clear that I have argued for a larger amount. But it was also clear to me that the £60m was very much presented as the final offer, it was proportionally the same deal that Liverpool got, Lancashire got, and South Yorkshire accepted overnight.
"There were statements made last night that the £60m was still on the table for Greater Manchester, and that individual councils could progress and make some deal.
"I have spoken to Robert Jenrick this morning, I've said that I'm willing to look at a deal for Bolton. I have informed my colleagues in Greater Manchester out of courtesy.
"Mr Jenrick is very keen to progress and there's hopefully going to be a meeting later today with civil servants and our officers to get the ball rolling about what's involved, what needs to be done, time scales, and we will see if we can get a deal."
(Image: PA)
The leader is hoping to get an agreement signed off by the government as early as next week.
"What I hope to get is to be able to create a scheme that will have a degree of discretion within it," said the leader.
"We will target particularly those people who work in those sectors and and those businesses to give that additional help which would have been the difference between what the furlough arrangements are currently and what they were in March.
"I've got the finance team working up some proposals but we want to target those most affected by this and it's about identifying those.
"We want to move quickly, ideally we want to have a scheme that is ready to be approved by government hopefully next week.
"These things don't happen overnight. So you know, people who might say we'll get one done today, it's not quite as simple as that. But we hope to have a scheme ready to be approved by next week that we can start implementing when needed.
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"Even though I would love some, I don't expect we will be given any special treatment. The whole principle of this has been parity with other areas and I think it would be wrong for us to expect more than elsewhere - though we can ask and try different things.
"There's ten boroughs and if the government divides the £60m along population lines, we would normally get about a tenth of that. We're talking about an extra £6m coming to Bolton, I would have thought.
"But until we see the actual figures, I can't give that absolute commitment.
"This deal is about getting our criteria in order, getting a deal approved as quickly as we can but making sure that all bases are covered."
(Image: Getty Images)
The fallout from Greater Manchester's failure to reach a deal appears to be just as charged as the back-and-forth over the exact sum the region would get.
Leaders including a number of Conservatives like Coun Greenhalgh and MPs Chris Green, William Wragg and Sir Graham Brady, have made strong statements backing the efforts, led by Andy Burnham, to secure a higher value deal.
But some of Greater Manchester's 'red wall' Tories have instead put their names to a scathing letter, asking the mayor to ‘consider his position as a negotiator for the region’ and calling Mr Burnham's approach 'dogmatic' and 'disappointing'.
Regardless of what those in the councils and the Commons said, a wave of anger swept through many Greater Manchester residents last night, as they openly criticised the government for not appearing to listen to the North's needs.
Far from being concerned about the possible backlash from being the first to work on an individual deal, Coun Greenhalgh says its a decision he will stand by.
"You have a choice of walking away from £60m or accepting that is the final offer and taking it," said the leader.
"There comes a time that you have to put posturing and politicising to one side and actually accept that is the best offer there. Negotiation is about compromise.
"We got a slight increase up from £55m posited in initial discussion and we would always want more for our areas, but the reality is that it became £60m or nothing.
"It was made clear to me that £65m was above and beyond what other areas had got, and £60m presented parity with what other areas had been given. When the government is about to go into negotiations with five other places, the message that 'if you hold out for £65m, you'll get it' is not one governments want to go into negotiations with.
"I have argued for parity throughout this pandemic. When we were being treated very unfairly in Bolton, I was using that argument. I can't now go against the parity argument.
"If other boroughs in Greater Manchester want to hold out on principle then so be it, I don't the views of the other leaders. But I'm happy to get a deal for Bolton and I'll be judged on my decision.
"I wrote in my letter to the other leaders of Greater Manchester that I don't want this, in any way, to affect future joint approaches in other areas.
"But I just feel that we had a negotiation as GM, it sadly reached an unsatisfactory conclusion, we've now had an offer of some of this £60m on the table - my view is that the best option for Bolton is that we should have individual talks and settle it."
Though he placed himself firmly in Mr Burnham's camp when negotiating a deal for the region, the council leader added that he cannot help but feel that those making statements are 'politicising' the problem.
He says he has decided to go his own way in a bid to get 'what's best for Bolton'.
"I come at this as someone who has not been afraid to speak against my own side, I've been vocal and prepared to do that," said Coun Greenhalgh.
"At every turn I have fought for what I believe is the best for Bolton, I've not been afraid to speak out against it.
"There is an element of politics now that has been brought into this which is not helpful - it's inevitable, it happens on both sides. The best thing for Bolton now is to get this deal individually, get it sorted and signed off.
"We have administered grants like this before and we can administer this one. The more pragmatic we can be then the better we can deal with this pandemic."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
As the coronavirus infection rates climb in Bolton and the region ascends into Tier 3, businesses and residents have been struggling.
Coun Greenhalgh said: "I'm hoping that a lot of businesses will pull through, but I know that businesses are incredibly fragile at the moment. And I know that in Bolton in particular, we've been disproportionately hit, I was very vocal about that.
"I fought to get the lockdown reversed. Finally it does get it reversed and then we enter all these discussions - it's been a hugely frustrating time.
"I know that these businesses have done their best to comply, I've seen them use great innovation - wonderful independent businesses that families have put their whole life savings into to make successes of and it's hugely frustrating.
"This is primarily why I've acted so quickly this morning because the help that we can get approved is enormously important. Any help matters. We have to just fight for what we can get.
"I think there's also a degree businesses feeling that at least they know where they are now. For so long, there was a frustration that people just wanted to know, what's the situation and then they could plan and plan for it to work work ignored. If they had to get staff signed up for furloughs, and that was what they had to do.
"But this period of not knowing has just not been helpful for businesses. So that's another thing that I'm hoping to do with this deal. I mean, is to get it over the line, hopefully as quickly as possible, so that we can at least get some get some definite help in place.
"We'll have to keep a very close eye on it. But I'm not afraid of putting my head above the parapet again and fighting the corner of the hospitality sector. It is a hugely important part of our culture and we have some fantastic places in Bolton that we cannot afford to lose. I'm definitely prepared to go to battle again for more support for the hospitality sector.
"We must find a way of keeping the economy going, perhaps not at the rate we would like, but we cannot lose businesses and jobs because that will be the death knell for towns like Bolton."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Amid the divisions among politicians in the aftermath of the Greater Manchester-government row, there have been many residents who have taken the cabinet's decision to walk away from negotiations as a sign that a London-centric government does not work for them.
"I genuinely hope that this doesn't lead to those divisions, my conversations with the government have been constructive so far. I do believe there is Northern representation in the cabinet," said Coun Greenhalgh.
"But I do accept there is a growing resentment. I also accept the areas most affected by the virus are in the North at the moment and when there is an area that is brought under restrictions, there will be resentment.
"I think we came out of national lockdown when London was ready and it was probably a little bit early for the North.
"Our levels were nowhere near as low as London's, we have never got to those levels because we have always three weeks behind London. That's probably why we are in this position we're in now, where the North is seeing a resurgence for earlier than the South.
"I hope this resentment is temporary because it looks like Westminster are dictating to the North what they do now, while they are sat in not as bad restrictions."
"But it is inevitable that the City and the South will be hit, you can see the figures going in that direction," added the leader.
"If London is in any way treated differently than the North, I will be the first to be speaking out - I'll be shouting from the rooftops."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers for Wednesday's £5.1m draw

We 've made it half way through the week which can only mean one thing .
It 's time for the National Lottery draw and even better , it 's a rollover !
There 's an impressive sum up for grabs this Wednesday evening with a £5.1 million jackpot .
So despite the doom and gloom of heading into Tier 3 at the end of the week , you could wake-up tomorrow a millionaire .
Do you know how you 'd spend the cash if you are lucky tonight ?
You could splash it on a Greater Manchester mansion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away next year .
But you have to be in it to win it .
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that jackpot could be all yours .
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight .
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours .
You can also play online on the National Lottery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Wednesday .
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight 's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in .

We've made it half way through the week which can only mean one thing.
It's time for the National Lottery draw and even better, it's a rollover!
There's an impressive sum up for grabs this Wednesday evening with a £5.1 million jackpot.
So despite the doom and gloom of heading into Tier 3 at the end of the week, you could wake-up tomorrow a millionaire.
Do you know how you'd spend the cash if you are lucky tonight?
You could splash it on a Greater Manchester mansion, or save it for a luxury trip away next year.
But you have to be in it to win it.
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that jackpot could be all yours.
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight. If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play. Don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Wednesday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--The GM Tory MPs who voted against proposals for more cash for our region

MPs voted down a Labour motion calling for a significant increase in the money to be paid to workers whose employers are ordered to close under Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions .
The opposition wanted those affected to get 80 per cent of their wages - rather than 67pc as per the government 's plan .
Labour also wanted MPs to be able to have the final say on support packages by voting on them in Parliament .
The motion was brought to the Commons after talks for a Greater Manchester deal collapsed ahead of yesterday ’ s noon deadline .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the region from Friday .
Ministers have offered to talk to individual councils about claiming their share of a £60m package .
Bolton town hall chief David Greenlagh has taken up that offer .
The move has been widely seen as a way of cutting Andy Burnham - who originally wanted £90m , but went as low as £65m before negotiations ceased - out of further talks .
Greater Manchester ’ s Conservative MPs were under pressure locally to back the motion and demonstrate support for hospitality workers and businesses set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patches .
While most voted with the government , two Tories broke ranks - Hazel Grove MP Will Wragg and Chris Green , MP for Bolton West .
Speaking in the Commons today , Mr Wragg reiterated his opposition to Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester .
He said businesses wanted to open in a Covid-secure way .
He added : “ We don ’ t want to come with a begging bowl .
However if it ’ s the case we must close by law , it ’ s only right their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penny from the government that has mandate their closure.
” Mr Green also voted with the ‘ ayes ’ , having recently resigned from a junior government role in protest at the restrictions being imposed on Bolton .
Sir Graham Brady , MP for Altrincham and Sale West has also been a critic of the government ’ s approach , but he did not vote on the motion .
The full breakdown of how MPs in Greater Manchester voted is as follows : Members voting ‘ aye ’ ( in favour of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Manchester Withington ) was a teller and therefore unable to vote .

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MPs voted down a Labour motion calling for a significant increase in the money to be paid to workers whose employers are ordered to close under Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions.
The opposition wanted those affected to get 80 per cent of their wages - rather than 67pc as per the government's plan.
Labour also wanted MPs to be able to have the final say on support packages by voting on them in Parliament.
The motion was brought to the Commons after talks for a Greater Manchester deal collapsed ahead of yesterday’s noon deadline.
The government will impose Tier 3 restrictions on the region from Friday. Ministers have offered to talk to individual councils about claiming their share of a £60m package.
Bolton town hall chief David Greenlagh has taken up that offer.
The move has been widely seen as a way of cutting Andy Burnham - who originally wanted £90m, but went as low as £65m before negotiations ceased - out of further talks.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Greater Manchester’s Conservative MPs were under pressure locally to back the motion and demonstrate support for hospitality workers and businesses set to be hit by the measures on their patches.
While most voted with the government, two Tories broke ranks - Hazel Grove MP Will Wragg and Chris Green, MP for Bolton West.
Speaking in the Commons today, Mr Wragg reiterated his opposition to Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester. He said businesses wanted to open in a Covid-secure way.
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He added: “We don’t want to come with a begging bowl. However if it’s the case we must close by law, it’s only right their local representatives should strive for a every penny from the government that has mandate their closure.”
Mr Green also voted with the ‘ayes’, having recently resigned from a junior government role in protest at the restrictions being imposed on Bolton.
Sir Graham Brady, MP for Altrincham and Sale West has also been a critic of the government’s approach, but he did not vote on the motion.
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The full breakdown of how MPs in Greater Manchester voted is as follows:
Members voting ‘aye’ (in favour of the Labour motion)
Debbie Abrahams - Labour (Oldham East and Saddleworth)
Barbara Keely - Labour (Worsely and Eccles South)
Jonathan Reynolds - Labour (Stalybridge and Hyde)
Yvonee Fovargue - Labour (Makerfield)
Will Wragg - Conservative (Hazel Grove)
Andrew Gwynne - Labour (Denton and Reddish)
Nav Mishra - Labour (Stockport)
Chris Green - Conservative (Bolton West)
Mike Kane - Labour (Wythenshaw and Sale East)
Jim McMahon - Labour (Oldham West and Royton)
Kate Green - Labour (Stretford and Urmston)
Tony Lloyd - Labour (Rochdale)
Yasmin Qureshi - Labour (Bolton South East)
Graham Stringer - Labour (Blackley and Broughton)
Rebecca Long-Bailey - Labour (Salford and Eccles)
Afzal Khan - Labour (Manchester Gorton)
Lucy Powell - Labour (Manchester central)
Angela Rayner - Labour (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Lisa Nandy - Labour (Wigan)
Members voting ‘no’ (against the Labour motion)
Mark Logan - Conservative (Bolton North East)
James Daly - Conservative (Bury North)
Christian Wakeford - Conservative (Bury South)
Chris Clarkson - Conservative (Heywood and Middleton)
James Grundy - Conservative (Leigh)
Mary Robinson - Conservative (Cheadle)
No vote recorded
Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West)
Jeff Smith - Labour (Manchester Withington) was a teller and therefore unable to vote.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Man City line up vs FC Porto includes Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia

Pep Guardiola has named a strong Manchester City side to face FC Porto in the Champions League tonight .
Coming into the game on the back of City 's win against Arsenal , Guardiola makes just two changes , as Eric Garcia replaces Nathan Ake and Ilkay Gundogan comes in for Phil Foden .
One of the big talking points before the match was whether to include Sergio Aguero , who returned against the Gunners following several months out .
Guardiola has opted to start the striker against Porto , with Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez also in a strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starts alongside Bernardo , with Rodri once again in the holding role .
And in defence , there is no Ake in the squad , as Garcia replaces him alongside Ruben Dias at centre-back .
Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo are the full-backs — although Cancelo was used in midfield against Arsenal .
Aleks Zinchenko returns to the matchday squad for the first time this season after recovering from injury , as he takes his place on a youthful-looking bench alongside Felix Nmecha , Tommy Doyle , Taylor Harwood-Bellis , Cole Palmer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to name 12 substitutes this season under temporary rules in the Champions League .

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Pep Guardiola has named a strong Manchester City side to face FC Porto in the Champions League tonight.
Coming into the game on the back of City's win against Arsenal, Guardiola makes just two changes, as Eric Garcia replaces Nathan Ake and Ilkay Gundogan comes in for Phil Foden.
One of the big talking points before the match was whether to include Sergio Aguero, who returned against the Gunners following several months out.
Guardiola has opted to start the striker against Porto, with Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez also in a strong front three.
In midfield, Gundogan starts alongside Bernardo, with Rodri once again in the holding role.
And in defence, there is no Ake in the squad, as Garcia replaces him alongside Ruben Dias at centre-back. Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo are the full-backs — although Cancelo was used in midfield against Arsenal.
Aleks Zinchenko returns to the matchday squad for the first time this season after recovering from injury, as he takes his place on a youthful-looking bench alongside Felix Nmecha, Tommy Doyle, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Cole Palmer, and Adrian Bernabe.
Clubs are permitted to name 12 substitutes this season under temporary rules in the Champions League.
Man City starting XI vs Porto: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Garcia, Cancelo, Gundogan, Rodrigo, Mahrez, Bernardo, Sterling (C), Aguero
Substitutes: Steffen, Carson, Stones, Zinchenko, Torres, Fernandinho, Foden, Nmecha, Doyle, Harwood-Bellis, Palmer, Bernabe


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Suspected drug driver arrested after three-car crash in Wigan

A suspected drug driver has been arrested after a three-vehicle crash in Wigan .
Police were called to reports of a collision in Gathurst Road , in Orrell , at about 3.45pm today ( Wednesday , October 21 ) .
Three vehicles were involved in the smash , which happened close to the junction with Orrell Road .
Officers say they arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs .
He has been taken to hospital as a precaution .
No one else is thought to have been injured .
The aftermath of the crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surrounding area , including Ormskirk Road and around junction 26 of the M6 .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` At around 3.45pm today ( Wednesday 21 October 2020 ) , officers were called to Gathurst Road , Orrell to reports of a road traffic collision .
`` Emergency services attended and enquiries established three vehicles had been involved in collision .
`` One man , aged 46 , was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs .
He has been taken to hospital as a precaution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Anyone with information should contact police quoting incident number 1795 of 21/10/2020 .
Alternatively , details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A suspected drug driver has been arrested after a three-vehicle crash in Wigan.
Police were called to reports of a collision in Gathurst Road, in Orrell, at about 3.45pm today (Wednesday, October 21).
Three vehicles were involved in the smash, which happened close to the junction with Orrell Road.
Officers say they arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
He has been taken to hospital as a precaution.
No one else is thought to have been injured.
The aftermath of the crash caused long queues on roads in the surrounding area, including Ormskirk Road and around junction 26 of the M6.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 3.45pm today (Wednesday 21 October 2020), officers were called to Gathurst Road, Orrell to reports of a road traffic collision.
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"Emergency services attended and enquiries established three vehicles had been involved in collision.
"One man, aged 46, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. He has been taken to hospital as a precaution.
"No other injuries have been reported.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact police quoting incident number 1795 of 21/10/2020.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Furious MPs in Greater Manchester slam 'insulting' financial package

Greater Manchester 's MPs engaged in a furious debate in the Commons , with one accused of calling another 'scum ' , the day after Tier 3 negotiations broke down with Westminster .
Ashton MP Angela Rayner branded the government ’ s financial support package for the region 'an insult ' as she told the Commons her aunt died from coronavirus last week .
One Manchester MP compared the 'coercive power ' displayed by the 'state ' to the Peterloo Massacre , while another said the north had been left to engage in 'our own version of The Hunger Games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader for the Labour party , was accused of of calling Chris Clarkson , Tory MP for Heywood , “ scum ” after he insinuated that members of the shadow front bench believe the pandemic is a “ good crisis ” to exploit .
Mr Clarkson was one of the region ’ s six Conservative MPs who signed a letter asking mayor Andy Burnham to ‘ consider his position as a negotiator for the region ’ after Tier 3 talks collapsed .
Interrupting proceedings , Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front bench we do not have remarks like that .
Not under any circumstances , no matter how heartfelt it might be .
Not at all.
” Replying to the accusations , Ms Rayner told the deputy speaker : `` I think one of the things I ’ d ask for your guidance on is ( Chris Clarkson ) saying things about the front bench which is inaccurate in their speech and I ’ d ask them to withdraw it . ''
Ms Rayner was later criticised by Conservative MP Katherine Fletcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' with her alleged comments .
Ms Rayner later issued a statement which read : “ I apologise for the language that I used in a heated debate in Parliament earlier.
” Mr Clarkson also accused mayor Andy Burnham of donning 'his carefully confected outrage ' during his press conference on Tuesday .
He said : `` We should now let local leaders , with the support of Greater Manchester ’ s MPs , talk to the Government about how we will be supported over the next 28 days and beyond . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bullied ' into getting a raw financial deal as the region prepares to enter Tier 3 lockdown .
It comes after local leaders and the government accused each other of 'walking away ' from negotiations , which reached a stalemate after days of wrangling yesterday .
The region 's leaders initially asked for £90m in support for the Tier 3 lockdown , but it is understood they were prepared to accept a £65m deal .
The government refused to go above £60m .
Greater Manchester was then offered £22m to 'implement and enforce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was later announced by the PM that £60m would be allocated to support businesses .
During a debate about economic support in the Commons on Wednesday , an impassioned Ms Rayner added : `` I speak today not just as a member of this House , nor as a Mancunian , but as someone who , like many others across our city and our country , who in the last few weeks has lost loved ones to this terrible virus .
“ We were offered £8 per head or , to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a consultant working on the collapsed Test and Trace system .
“ Let me say this : £8 per person is an insult and now they are attempting to play us off against each other across GM .
“ Well let me tell the Prime Minister , our mayor stood up for Greater Manchester but he spoke for Great Britain.
” Her speech came after more than than 40 leaders of the north signed a letter calling for more financial support for areas under Tier 3 lockdown - saying they ‘ stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speech , Ms Rayner continued : `` For hundreds of years Mancunians have been told to know our place but we ’ ve never listened… we will not be told what our place is and we will not be bullied into taking it . ''
There was further fury from Labour MP Mike Kane ( MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East ) , who compared the government 's handling of the discussions to the Peterloo Massacre , in which around 18 people died after the cavalry charged into a crowd of protesters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1819 has the state displayed such coercive power over the people of Greater Manchester '' , he fumed .
`` Oh the irony of those talking of one nation conservatism , it was mayor Andy Burnham who stood on almost the exact same spot as Disraeli in 1872 and spoke for a nation about what you are doing to our cities through this tiered system . ''
Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey also waded in with an analogy , saying the government had left the north and Tier 3 areas to 'engage in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where only the fittest and wealthiest will survive ' .
`` The Government is fooling no one '' , added Withington MP Jeff Smith .
`` Always trying to blame someone else when they walk away from negotiations , not taking responsibility for their failure '' .
It was n't just Greater Manchester 's Labour MPs who expressed concerns about the impact of the Tier 3 lockdown on people 's lives and livelihoods .
Conservative MP William Wragg for Hazel Grove said the 'medicine risks being worse than the disease ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been done differently and amicably , and I tell the House not to underestimate the anger felt by the public at this failure '' , he said .
“ I do not support Labour ’ s suggestion of a national lockdown which makes little sense at all .
“ However , what concerns me most is the coming hardship , the rising unemployment and some people ’ s despair .
“ Indeed , I can not help but reflect that the medicine risks being worse than the disease.
” Labour ’ s motion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publish 'clear and fair national criteria ' for financial support for businesses hit by Covid-19 restrictions was rejected in the Commons .
MPs voted against it by 261 to 340 , majority 79 .
Mr Wragg , along with Conservative MP Chris Green for Bolton West , had rebelled to support the motion .

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Greater Manchester's MPs engaged in a furious debate in the Commons, with one accused of calling another 'scum', the day after Tier 3 negotiations broke down with Westminster.
Ashton MP Angela Rayner branded the government’s financial support package for the region 'an insult' as she told the Commons her aunt died from coronavirus last week.
One Manchester MP compared the 'coercive power' displayed by the 'state' to the Peterloo Massacre, while another said the north had been left to engage in 'our own version of The Hunger Games'.
Ms Rayner, the deputy leader for the Labour party, was accused of of calling Chris Clarkson, Tory MP for Heywood, “scum” after he insinuated that members of the shadow front bench believe the pandemic is a “good crisis” to exploit.
Mr Clarkson was one of the region’s six Conservative MPs who signed a letter asking mayor Andy Burnham to ‘consider his position as a negotiator for the region’ after Tier 3 talks collapsed.
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Interrupting proceedings, Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing said: “Order, order, order. From the front bench we do not have remarks like that. Not under any circumstances, no matter how heartfelt it might be. Not at all.”
Replying to the accusations, Ms Rayner told the deputy speaker: "I think one of the things I’d ask for your guidance on is (Chris Clarkson) saying things about the front bench which is inaccurate in their speech and I’d ask them to withdraw it."
Ms Rayner was later criticised by Conservative MP Katherine Fletcher, who said she had 'shamed Manchester' with her alleged comments.
Ms Rayner later issued a statement which read: “I apologise for the language that I used in a heated debate in Parliament earlier.”
Mr Clarkson also accused mayor Andy Burnham of donning 'his carefully confected outrage' during his press conference on Tuesday.
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He said: "We should now let local leaders, with the support of Greater Manchester’s MPs, talk to the Government about how we will be supported over the next 28 days and beyond."
Ms Rayner said Mancunians will not 'be bullied' into getting a raw financial deal as the region prepares to enter Tier 3 lockdown.
It comes after local leaders and the government accused each other of 'walking away' from negotiations, which reached a stalemate after days of wrangling yesterday.
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The region's leaders initially asked for £90m in support for the Tier 3 lockdown, but it is understood they were prepared to accept a £65m deal.
The government refused to go above £60m.
Greater Manchester was then offered £22m to 'implement and enforce restrictions', prompting widespread fury.
It was later announced by the PM that £60m would be allocated to support businesses.
During a debate about economic support in the Commons on Wednesday, an impassioned Ms Rayner added: "I speak today not just as a member of this House, nor as a Mancunian, but as someone who, like many others across our city and our country, who in the last few weeks has lost loved ones to this terrible virus.
“We were offered £8 per head or, to put it another way, 30 seconds work for a consultant working on the collapsed Test and Trace system.
“Let me say this: £8 per person is an insult and now they are attempting to play us off against each other across GM.
“Well let me tell the Prime Minister, our mayor stood up for Greater Manchester but he spoke for Great Britain.”
Her speech came after more than than 40 leaders of the north signed a letter calling for more financial support for areas under Tier 3 lockdown - saying they ‘stand alongside Greater Manchester’.
During her speech, Ms Rayner continued: "For hundreds of years Mancunians have been told to know our place but we’ve never listened… we will not be told what our place is and we will not be bullied into taking it."
There was further fury from Labour MP Mike Kane (MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East), who compared the government's handling of the discussions to the Peterloo Massacre, in which around 18 people died after the cavalry charged into a crowd of protesters.
“Not since the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 has the state displayed such coercive power over the people of Greater Manchester", he fumed.
"Oh the irony of those talking of one nation conservatism, it was mayor Andy Burnham who stood on almost the exact same spot as Disraeli in 1872 and spoke for a nation about what you are doing to our cities through this tiered system."
Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey also waded in with an analogy, saying the government had left the north and Tier 3 areas to 'engage in our own version of The Hunger Games - where only the fittest and wealthiest will survive'.
"The Government is fooling no one", added Withington MP Jeff Smith.
"Always trying to blame someone else when they walk away from negotiations, not taking responsibility for their failure".
It wasn't just Greater Manchester's Labour MPs who expressed concerns about the impact of the Tier 3 lockdown on people's lives and livelihoods.
Conservative MP William Wragg for Hazel Grove said the 'medicine risks being worse than the disease'.
"Of course I wish this could have been done differently and amicably, and I tell the House not to underestimate the anger felt by the public at this failure", he said.
“I do not support Labour’s suggestion of a national lockdown which makes little sense at all.
“However, what concerns me most is the coming hardship, the rising unemployment and some people’s despair.
“Indeed, I cannot help but reflect that the medicine risks being worse than the disease.”
Labour’s motion, which called on the Government to publish 'clear and fair national criteria' for financial support for businesses hit by Covid-19 restrictions was rejected in the Commons.
MPs voted against it by 261 to 340, majority 79.
Mr Wragg, along with Conservative MP Chris Green for Bolton West, had rebelled to support the motion.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Former Hollyoaks star is unrecognisable after pink hair transformation

Former Hollyoaks star Daisy Wood-Davis wowed as she showed off a radical makeover .
The soap actress was all smiles as she emerged from the salon with new pink hair styled into a bob as she prepares to turn 30 .
Daisy , who played Kim Butterfield in the Channel Four soap from 2014 until 2018 , was all smiles after switching from blonde to bubblegum .
`` Anything is possible with sunshine and a little PINK , '' she wrote on her Instagram next to a photo of herself in the mirror .
And she thanked her stylist for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! '
Daisy looked completely different with her chic new hairdo , and she told one follower that she did n't even recognise her own reflection .
And the compliments came flooding in from Daisy 's celeb pals about the new look , which was created at Manchester city centre salon House of Evelyn .
They told her that the new shade definitely suits her .
Fellow former Hollyoaks favourite Rachel Adedeji gasped : `` OH MY WORD !
!
Dais ... You look ...
I ’ m coming round . ''
Rory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the soap , enthused : `` This is the best thing I have ever seen !
!
Absolutely lllooooooovvvvvve itttt . ''
And singer Pixie Lott said : `` Just LOVEEE ! ''
Daisy has now inspired others to take the plunge and go pink .
`` Okay I ’ m now definitely debating it myself ...
I can ’ t lie .
I love it Daisy , '' said one .
`` OMG !
!
!
This is flipping AWESOME ! ''
another told the star who is engaged to Luke Jerdy @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Former Hollyoaks star Daisy Wood-Davis wowed as she showed off a radical makeover.
The soap actress was all smiles as she emerged from the salon with new pink hair styled into a bob as she prepares to turn 30.
Daisy, who played Kim Butterfield in the Channel Four soap from 2014 until 2018, was all smiles after switching from blonde to bubblegum.
(Image: Daisy Wood-Davis Instagram)
"Anything is possible with sunshine and a little PINK," she wrote on her Instagram next to a photo of herself in the mirror.
And she thanked her stylist for giving her 'the best mid-life crisis possible!'
Daisy looked completely different with her chic new hairdo, and she told one follower that she didn't even recognise her own reflection.
And the compliments came flooding in from Daisy's celeb pals about the new look, which was created at Manchester city centre salon House of Evelyn.
(Image: Getty Images)
They told her that the new shade definitely suits her.
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Fellow former Hollyoaks favourite Rachel Adedeji gasped: "OH MY WORD!! Dais...You look ... I’m coming round."
Rory Douglas-Speed, who plays Joel Dexter in the soap,enthused: "This is the best thing I have ever seen!! Absolutely lllooooooovvvvvve itttt."
And singer Pixie Lott said: "Just LOVEEE!"
Daisy has now inspired others to take the plunge and go pink.
"Okay I’m now definitely debating it myself...I can’t lie. I love it Daisy," said one.
"OMG!!! This is flipping AWESOME!" another told the star who is engaged to Luke Jerdy, who played Jesse Donovan Hollyoaks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Wenger explains why he turned down Man United manager's job

Former Arsenal Arsene Wenger has reiterated his reasons for turning down the Manchester United manager 's job , saying he had a 'real love story ' with the north London club .
United approached Wenger in 2001 after Sir Alex Ferguson had announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2001-02 season , but the Frenchman 's dedication to Arsenal meant he rejected it .
“ City never [ approached me ] , United yes – I can not tell you exactly when !
( it was in 2001 ) ” Wenger told FourFourTwo .
“ ( I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Arsenal .
You know , I had a real love story with Arsenal .
My life is red and white .
I felt when I came to the club that there was this special charm inside it .
`` It was a good mixture between respect for tradition , respect for people , and not being scared to sometimes face unpopular judgements . ''
Ferguson made a U turn on his decision to quit United and ended up remaining in charge until 2013 .
United have n't won the Premier League since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 after 14 years without winning a Premier League title and was replaced by Unai Emery , who in turn was sacked for Mikel Arteta inside 18 months of his reign .

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Former Arsenal Arsene Wenger has reiterated his reasons for turning down the Manchester United manager's job, saying he had a 'real love story' with the north London club.
United approached Wenger in 2001 after Sir Alex Ferguson had announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2001-02 season, but the Frenchman's dedication to Arsenal meant he rejected it.
“City never [approached me], United yes – I cannot tell you exactly when! (it was in 2001)” Wenger told FourFourTwo. “(I said) No, because I was at Arsenal. You know, I had a real love story with Arsenal. My life is red and white. I felt when I came to the club that there was this special charm inside it.
"It was a good mixture between respect for tradition, respect for people, and not being scared to sometimes face unpopular judgements."
Ferguson made a U turn on his decision to quit United and ended up remaining in charge until 2013. United haven't won the Premier League since he left.
Wenger eventually left Arsenal in 2018 after 14 years without winning a Premier League title and was replaced by Unai Emery, who in turn was sacked for Mikel Arteta inside 18 months of his reign.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--ADVERTORIAL: An open day helped shape one student's successful path to becoming a lecturer

Attending an open day was a key turning point in setting Liverpool Hope University graduate turned tutor Leah Birch on the path to academic success .
The 26-year-old , who previously graduated with her own degree at Hope , has recently returned to the university as a professional tutor in health and social care .
And Leah says she developed a special relationship with Hope from the day she first visited the campus as an ambitious undergraduate .
Leah , originally from Birmingham and speaking ahead of a ‘ virtual open day ’ at Hope this weekend , she recalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t always the plan - I originally wanted to be a primary school teacher but things didn ’ t quite pan out that way during my A Levels .
“ When I came to Hope though , on the open day it just seemed like such a friendly and welcoming place .
The staff were so lovely and because the campus is compact it made me feel safe .
“ I knew that Hope was very good for teaching and I was offered the chance to study Education with Special Educational Needs ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me , and the more I progressed with my studies , the more I knew that I wanted to one day return to teach there . ''
Having graduated at Hope in 2015 , Leah went on to complete a masters in disability studies at the university before heading to Leeds and focusing her PhD research on disability hate crime .
The academic , who now lives in Manchester , had her heart set on Liverpool Hope University when it came to taking the next career step as a full-time university tutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built up such a good relationship with the university that it made it easy to choose to come back to Hope to teach . ''
Meanwhile friendly faces from her own student days at Hope have helped her settle in to the role - and make the transition from lecture theatre chair to standing at the front of the classroom .
She added : “ Working alongside former lecturers has been great because everyone was so friendly from the start .
It was a bit strange at first but the transition has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be working alongside so many other great tutors in the health and social care team.
” Liverpool Hope University is currently preparing to host a virtual open day so that future students to find out more about its wide range of courses beginning in 2021 , and to also learn about life on campus .
This open day will take place virtually on October 24 .
Leah hopes current prospective students will have a positive open day experience like she had , as she looks to inspire people seeking careers in the subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and social care degree at Hope offers students the opportunity to combine both academic studies and practical work while exploring the social issues and factors that can affect people ’ s health and wellbeing .
Students are offered regular insight from front line workers and also have the chance to undertake work experience placements .
Leah explained : “ Health and social care is a rewarding subject to study , largely because the landscape changes very rapidly and you need to be dynamic in your thinking in order to reflect what ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been exacerbated further by the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic .
`` Studying health and social care often asks you to reflect on your own attitudes , and to understand how this might inform your future practice .
“ We help students to be open minded and to think about public health and how different initiatives are developed in order to respond to different public health issues .
This includes things like obesity , mental health , smoking and different ways to think about health and wellbeing .
“ Whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the accountability of looking after your own health , or whether that support actually needs to be in place in society , it is rewarding to know that what you are doing can help someone enormously . ''
As well as teaching at the university , Leah continues to conduct research to help raise awareness for marginalised social groups , following her PhD research into disability hate crime .
She said : “ Although it doesn ’ t directly fall under health and social care there ’ s a lot of overlaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ psycho-emotional harms that hate crime can cause , and the impact that has on people 's mental health is so important - as is understanding the barriers that disabled people have to overcome to access support within society .
“ I think the way that austerity has positioned disabled people and other marginalised groups in relation to receiving social support and welfare support is why I decided to do this research .
“ It ’ s interesting to reflect on the attitudes towards those groups of people and how that can again reinforce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Liverpool Hope University 's virtual open day on October 24 , where information will be available about the university 's campuses , facilities and courses , click here .

Attending an open day was a key turning point in setting Liverpool Hope University graduate turned tutor Leah Birch on the path to academic success.
The 26-year-old, who previously graduated with her own degree at Hope, has recently returned to the university as a professional tutor in health and social care.
And Leah says she developed a special relationship with Hope from the day she first visited the campus as an ambitious undergraduate.
Leah, originally from Birmingham and speaking ahead of a ‘virtual open day’ at Hope this weekend, she recalled: “Becoming a lecturer wasn’t always the plan - I originally wanted to be a primary school teacher but things didn’t quite pan out that way during my A Levels.
“When I came to Hope though, on the open day it just seemed like such a friendly and welcoming place. The staff were so lovely and because the campus is compact it made me feel safe.
“I knew that Hope was very good for teaching and I was offered the chance to study Education with Special Educational Needs (SEN) which was the best choice for me, and the more I progressed with my studies, the more I knew that I wanted to one day return to teach there."
Having graduated at Hope in 2015, Leah went on to complete a masters in disability studies at the university before heading to Leeds and focusing her PhD research on disability hate crime.
The academic, who now lives in Manchester, had her heart set on Liverpool Hope University when it came to taking the next career step as a full-time university tutor.
She said: “I had built up such a good relationship with the university that it made it easy to choose to come back to Hope to teach."
Meanwhile friendly faces from her own student days at Hope have helped her settle in to the role - and make the transition from lecture theatre chair to standing at the front of the classroom.
She added: “Working alongside former lecturers has been great because everyone was so friendly from the start. It was a bit strange at first but the transition has been smooth and it’s great to be working alongside so many other great tutors in the health and social care team.”
Liverpool Hope University is currently preparing to host a virtual open day so that future students to find out more about its wide range of courses beginning in 2021, and to also learn about life on campus.
This open day will take place virtually on October 24.
Leah hopes current prospective students will have a positive open day experience like she had, as she looks to inspire people seeking careers in the subject she now teaches.
The three-year health and social care degree at Hope offers students the opportunity to combine both academic studies and practical work while exploring the social issues and factors that can affect people’s health and wellbeing. Students are offered regular insight from front line workers and also have the chance to undertake work experience placements.
Leah explained: “Health and social care is a rewarding subject to study, largely because the landscape changes very rapidly and you need to be dynamic in your thinking in order to reflect what’s happening in our communities.
"This has been exacerbated further by the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Studying health and social care often asks you to reflect on your own attitudes, and to understand how this might inform your future practice.
“We help students to be open minded and to think about public health and how different initiatives are developed in order to respond to different public health issues. This includes things like obesity, mental health, smoking and different ways to think about health and wellbeing.
“Whether we’re thinking about the individual or the accountability of looking after your own health, or whether that support actually needs to be in place in society, it is rewarding to know that what you are doing can help someone enormously."
As well as teaching at the university, Leah continues to conduct research to help raise awareness for marginalised social groups, following her PhD research into disability hate crime.
She said: “Although it doesn’t directly fall under health and social care there’s a lot of overlaps in my research.
“Understanding the psycho-emotional harms that hate crime can cause, and the impact that has on people's mental health is so important - as is understanding the barriers that disabled people have to overcome to access support within society.
“I think the way that austerity has positioned disabled people and other marginalised groups in relation to receiving social support and welfare support is why I decided to do this research.
“It’s interesting to reflect on the attitudes towards those groups of people and how that can again reinforce different health inequalities.”
For more information on Liverpool Hope University's virtual open day on October 24, where information will be available about the university's campuses, facilities and courses, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Teenage victims of vicious Manchester school feud were stabbed in arm and legs

Three victims of a vicious feud between school children were stabbed in the arm and legs , police have revealed .
A fourth was knifed in the chest .
In two separate attacks those responsible wore balaclavas .
The two incidents which left four teenagers with stab wounds were not random but stem from a dispute involving pupils .
But , so far , police have hit a wall of silence in trying to identify the attackers .
There have been no arrests .
Four boys aged 15 and 16 were injured during two incidents in Fallowfield .
Detectives say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The first incident was on Garswood Road at around at around 9.30pm on Thursday , October 8 .
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports that three boys - two aged 15 and one aged 16 – had suffered serious injuries 'following an attack by a number of individuals who were armed with knives ' .
They have now revealed that each of them was stabbed twice in the arm and leg .
At around 8.15pm on Saturday , October 10 , officers were called to Waverton Road following reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wound to his chest .
All four boys needed hospital treatment , but have since been discharged .
Detective Inspector Chris Maddocks , of GMP ’ s City of Manchester District , said : “ These attacks could have had devastating outcomes and I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone in the community who may have information on these incidents or offenders to come forward and assist police . ''
In a statement issued to the Manchester Evening News GMP said : '' GMP regularly works in partnership with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime prevention and awareness raising with pupils to help prevent children and young people getting involved in or becoming victims of crime , and to ensure they 're kept safe . ''
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4973 , quoting incident number 3029 of August 8 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 11

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Three victims of a vicious feud between school children were stabbed in the arm and legs, police have revealed.
A fourth was knifed in the chest.
In two separate attacks those responsible wore balaclavas.
The two incidents which left four teenagers with stab wounds were not random but stem from a dispute involving pupils.
But, so far, police have hit a wall of silence in trying to identify the attackers. There have been no arrests.
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Four boys aged 15 and 16 were injured during two incidents in Fallowfield. Detectives say the attacks were 'linked and targeted'.
The first incident was on Garswood Road at around at around 9.30pm on Thursday, October 8.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports that three boys - two aged 15 and one aged 16 – had suffered serious injuries 'following an attack by a number of individuals who were armed with knives'.
They have now revealed that each of them was stabbed twice in the arm and leg.
At around 8.15pm on Saturday, October 10, officers were called to Waverton Road following reports a 15-year-old boy had suffered a knife wound to his chest.
All four boys needed hospital treatment, but have since been discharged.
Detective Inspector Chris Maddocks, of GMP’s City of Manchester District, said: “These attacks could have had devastating outcomes and I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone in the community who may have information on these incidents or offenders to come forward and assist police."
In a statement issued to the Manchester Evening News GMP said:"GMP regularly works in partnership with schools and others including local authorities on crime prevention and awareness raising with pupils to help prevent children and young people getting involved in or becoming victims of crime, and to ensure they're kept safe."
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4973, quoting incident number 3029 of August 8; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 11


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Borat Subsequent Moviefilm release date and how to watch

Borat is back and it 's bound to be as outrageous as ever .
Sacha Baron Cohen has reprised his @ @ @ @ @ mockumentary film titled , Borat Subsequent Moviefilm .
It follows the Kazakhstani television personality as @ @ @ @ @ amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 elections .
And as expected , it features @ @ @ @ @ 's brought his daughter Tutar along this time too as he attempts to build relations @ @ @ @ @ President of the United States Donald Trump and former president Barak Obama do n't escape @ @ @ @ @ It has been 14 years since Borat first appeared on the big screen but with @ @ @ @ @ be a bit different .
The film will be released on Friday , October 23 @ @ @ @ @ Video .
You 'll need to be signed up to Amazon 's streaming service , @ @ @ @ @ , to be able to see the film as it is not getting a cinema @ @

Borat is back and it's bound to be as outrageous as ever.
Sacha Baron Cohen has reprised his iconic character, for new mockumentary film titled, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
It follows the Kazakhstani television personality as he travels across North America amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 elections.
And as expected, it features plenty of pranks and he's brought his daughter Tutar along this time too as he attempts to build relations with the United States.
President of the United States Donald Trump and former president Barak Obama don't escape Borat's typical humour.
It has been 14 years since Borat first appeared on the big screen but with the sequel, things will be a bit different.
The film will be released on Friday, October 23 but only to Amazon Prime Video.
You'll need to be signed up to Amazon's streaming service here, which costs £7.99 a month after a 30 day free trial, to be able to see the film as it is not getting a cinema release.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Couple 'found dead in paddling pool with a hosepipe running hot water into it'

A couple were found dead in a paddling pool filled with hot water , an inquest heard .
Michelle Slater , 44 , and her boyfriend Jason Bentham , 43 , were discovered in the back garden of a house in St Helens .
A hose pipe was running hot water into the steel-framed pool , the Liverpool Echo reports .
An inquest heard how a member of the public called police on May 8 to say they could see the body of a man in a paddling pool at the rear of the house on Parbold Avenue .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in pool - those of mum-of-three Ms Slater and her partner Mr Bentham , coroner 's officer Clair Sajewicz said .
A running hosepipe was in the paddling pool , which was connected to the hot water tap in the kitchen , the Bootle Town Hall hearing into Ms Slater 's death was told .
Police immediately declared the deaths as unexplained , but not suspicious .
In a pathologist 's report , it was found the paddling pool was full to the top with water - and that both bodies were 'largely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard sounds from the pool during the Thursday evening , May 7 , and at 11.20pm , a woman 's voice was heard to say , 'it 's hot , it 's hot ' .
The inquest was told there was no sign of drowning relating to Ms Slater .
The court was told she had an enlarged liver due to chronic alcohol excess and that at the time of her death , she had a 'massively high blood alcohol level ' , which was four times over the drink drive limit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sedative-type drug and an anti-depressant , toxicology tests revealed , with the effects of the powerful sedative exacerbated by alcohol consumption , Ms Sajewicz said .
The pathologist 's report added : `` She 's developed problems with thermo-regulation , leading to heat exhaustion and this is the principal mode of death in this case . ''
The cause of death was officially recorded as immersion hypothermia with acute alcohol intoxication , complicated by diazepam consumption .
Coroner Julie Goulding recorded a narrative conclusion , similar to that given by the pathologist .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to also conclude today ( Thursday ) , was adjourned to allow more family members to attend at a future date .
The couple had been in a relationship for only a short period of time and in the weeks after the tragedy , heartbroken relatives paid tribute to them both .
One of Mr Bentham 's brothers said : `` God bless bruv [ sic ] , love you always . ''
He added : `` There is a God , I know this now because he only takes the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I miss him so much . ''
One friend said : `` One of the kindest lads you could meet , you 'll never be forgotten in our hearts forever , Jason . ''
Another added : `` I will always love you and miss you my old friend .
Ms Slater 's brother , speaking about his family 's loss , said : `` Two days ago I got the news that my beautiful sister 's body had been found .
`` I am absolutely devastated and shocked that she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She had only just celebrated her birthday two days earlier . ''
`` She was the most caring and loving sister anybody could of asked for and it is absolutely heartbreaking that she is leaving behind a heartbroken dad and mum , three brothers , a sister and three wonderful and amazing children , and four beautiful grandchildren .
`` RIP Michelle , I will always love you and I know I will see you again one day .
`` You will be forever in my heart and always remembered .

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A couple were found dead in a paddling pool filled with hot water, an inquest heard.
Michelle Slater, 44, and her boyfriend Jason Bentham, 43, were discovered in the back garden of a house in St Helens.
A hose pipe was running hot water into the steel-framed pool, the Liverpool Echo reports.
An inquest heard how a member of the public called police on May 8 to say they could see the body of a man in a paddling pool at the rear of the house on Parbold Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found two bodies in pool - those of mum-of-three Ms Slater and her partner Mr Bentham, coroner's officer Clair Sajewicz said.
A running hosepipe was in the paddling pool, which was connected to the hot water tap in the kitchen, the Bootle Town Hall hearing into Ms Slater's death was told.
Police immediately declared the deaths as unexplained, but not suspicious.
In a pathologist's report, it was found the paddling pool was full to the top with water - and that both bodies were 'largely submerged'.
Ms Sajewicz said neighbours heard sounds from the pool during the Thursday evening, May 7, and at 11.20pm, a woman's voice was heard to say, 'it's hot, it's hot'.
The inquest was told there was no sign of drowning relating to Ms Slater.
The court was told she had an enlarged liver due to chronic alcohol excess and that at the time of her death, she had a 'massively high blood alcohol level', which was four times over the drink drive limit.
Ms Slater had also taken a strong sedative-type drug and an anti-depressant, toxicology tests revealed, with the effects of the powerful sedative exacerbated by alcohol consumption, Ms Sajewicz said.
The pathologist's report added: "She's developed problems with thermo-regulation, leading to heat exhaustion and this is the principal mode of death in this case."
The cause of death was officially recorded as immersion hypothermia with acute alcohol intoxication, complicated by diazepam consumption.
Coroner Julie Goulding recorded a narrative conclusion, similar to that given by the pathologist.
The inquest of dad-of-two Mr Bentham, due to also conclude today (Thursday), was adjourned to allow more family members to attend at a future date.
The couple had been in a relationship for only a short period of time and in the weeks after the tragedy, heartbroken relatives paid tribute to them both.
One of Mr Bentham's brothers said: "God bless bruv, love you always."
He added: "There is a God, I know this now because he only takes the best.
"And he was the best, I miss him so much."
One friend said: "One of the kindest lads you could meet, you'll never be forgotten in our hearts forever, Jason."
Another added: "I will always love you and miss you my old friend.
"RIP Jakey boy."
Ms Slater's brother, speaking about his family's loss, said: "Two days ago I got the news that my beautiful sister's body had been found.
"I am absolutely devastated and shocked that she is no longer with us all.
"She had only just celebrated her birthday two days earlier."
"She was the most caring and loving sister anybody could of asked for and it is absolutely heartbreaking that she is leaving behind a heartbroken dad and mum, three brothers, a sister and three wonderful and amazing children, and four beautiful grandchildren.
"RIP Michelle, I will always love you and I know I will see you again one day.
"You will be forever in my heart and always remembered.
"Sleep tight Angel xxx."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Peter Schmeichel sends warning about Manchester United's form

Peter Schmeichel believes Manchester United are still in transition and warned fans to expect more inconsistent results .
That is despite United 's superb 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night , which followed a 4-1 drubbing of Newcastle in the league .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side now look more confident after a rocky start to the season , losing both home games in the Premier League so far .
They host Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday .
And although Schmeichel was full of praise for United after PSG , he is apprehensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games .
“ I think we are still in this transition period and we will see some results that we don ’ t like and some of them that are going to blow us away , '' he old United 's official website .
`` This was one of them that has blown us away .
“ I thought it was a fantastic performance and right from the back .
The goalkeeper played exceptionally .
Wan-Bissaka and Tuanzebe came in for a difficult game against some of the best strikers in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front , as well , we have got players who can , on their own , create chances and actually put them away .
I think Marcus proved that right at the end .
`` You would hope this win will give the players confidence .
I don ’ t think these lads are going to get carried away .
It is a very , very young squad of footballers with a very experienced manager who will tell them that [ the performance versus PSG ] was good , but it is something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea and when we play Leipzig in a week 's time . ''
Schmeichel urged United 's players to stay grounded despite receiving widespread plaudits for their performance and result in Paris .
“ We can ’ t play one great game and think we are there , '' he added .
`` We are still a work in progress and I think there is still some way to go before we are competitive on all fronts , but tonight was a fantastic performance and a giant step in the right direction .
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Peter Schmeichel believes Manchester United are still in transition and warned fans to expect more inconsistent results.
That is despite United's superb 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night, which followed a 4-1 drubbing of Newcastle in the league.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side now look more confident after a rocky start to the season, losing both home games in the Premier League so far. They host Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday.
And although Schmeichel was full of praise for United after PSG, he is apprehensive about the team's form in upcoming games.
“I think we are still in this transition period and we will see some results that we don’t like and some of them that are going to blow us away," he old United's official website. "This was one of them that has blown us away.
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“I thought it was a fantastic performance and right from the back. The goalkeeper played exceptionally. Wan-Bissaka and Tuanzebe came in for a difficult game against some of the best strikers in the world and they were just fantastic. Up front, as well, we have got players who can, on their own, create chances and actually put them away. I think Marcus proved that right at the end.
"You would hope this win will give the players confidence. I don’t think these lads are going to get carried away. It is a very, very young squad of footballers with a very experienced manager who will tell them that [the performance versus PSG] was good, but it is something that we have got to replicate against Chelsea and when we play Leipzig in a week's time."
Schmeichel urged United's players to stay grounded despite receiving widespread plaudits for their performance and result in Paris.
“We can’t play one great game and think we are there," he added.
"We are still a work in progress and I think there is still some way to go before we are competitive on all fronts, but tonight was a fantastic performance and a giant step in the right direction."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Video timelapse graphic shows how coronavirus has spread right across Wigan

This timelapse graphic shows how coronavirus infections have spread across all areas of Wigan in recent weeks .
Starting in June , it shows how the number of positive tests in the borough rose from less than 40 a week to nearly 1,500 .
The graphic also reveals where the hotspots have been during recent months as the virus reached every neighbourhood around Wigan .
Click on the video at the top of the page to see the timelapse graphic .
The images are from an updated interactive map published by the government which details the number of positive tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It breaks the country down into areas known as MSOAs , which are larger than council wards but have an average population of around 7,000 people .
There are 40 of these areas within the borough of Wigan in total .
Earlier this month it was Winstanley which had the most cases but the area of Orrell and Longshaw is now the Wigan hotspot , with 66 cases in the week up to October 16 .
When Greater Manchester was placed under local restrictions on July 31 , Wigan had a 7-day coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 , below the national average .
Local leaders successfully argued that Wigan should be released from the restrictions as rates remained the lowest in Greater Manchester during most of August .
But in the middle of September , the rate began to climb sharply and Wigan now has a rate of 459 .
5 - the 10th highest infection rate in the country .
Wigan will be placed under Tier 3 restrictions along with the rest of Greater Manchester after midnight tonight .
Separate data released by the NHS shows that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of hospital patients dying with Covid-19 at the Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust in recent weeks .
NHS statistics show there were no coronavirus deaths at all at the Trust in the three months between July 2 - October 2 but so far this month the Trust has reported 41 Covid-19 deaths .

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This timelapse graphic shows how coronavirus infections have spread across all areas of Wigan in recent weeks.
Starting in June, it shows how the number of positive tests in the borough rose from less than 40 a week to nearly 1,500.
The graphic also reveals where the hotspots have been during recent months as the virus reached every neighbourhood around Wigan.
Click on the video at the top of the page to see the timelapse graphic.
The images are from an updated interactive map published by the government which details the number of positive tests for every part of the country.
It breaks the country down into areas known as MSOAs, which are larger than council wards but have an average population of around 7,000 people.
There are 40 of these areas within the borough of Wigan in total.
Earlier this month it was Winstanley which had the most cases but the area of Orrell and Longshaw is now the Wigan hotspot, with 66 cases in the week up to October 16.
When Greater Manchester was placed under local restrictions on July 31, Wigan had a 7-day coronavirus infection rate of less than 10 cases per 100,000, below the national average.
Local leaders successfully argued that Wigan should be released from the restrictions as rates remained the lowest in Greater Manchester during most of August.
But in the middle of September, the rate began to climb sharply and Wigan now has a rate of 459. 5 - the 10th highest infection rate in the country.
Wigan will be placed under Tier 3 restrictions along with the rest of Greater Manchester after midnight tonight.
Separate data released by the NHS shows that there has been an increase in the number of hospital patients dying with Covid-19 at the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust in recent weeks.
NHS statistics show there were no coronavirus deaths at all at the Trust in the three months between July 2 - October 2 but so far this month the Trust has reported 41 Covid-19 deaths.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Porto boss Conceicao hits out at Pep Guardiola after Manchester City game

Porto boss Sergio Conceicao has accused Pep Guardiola of pressuring referees in an extraordinary rant after Manchester City 's Champions League win at the Etihad .
Tensions were running high between the two benches throughout the game and Guardiola and Conceicao clashed on the touchline on several occasions .
The Porto substitutes were also a vociferous presence and regularly appealed to the officials for every decision during City 's fraught 3-1 victory .
Guardiola kept his counsel after the game when asked about his discussions with Conceicao , insisting they were `` friends '' now , but the memo does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counterpart , who criticised the City boss .
“ I ’ ve got a lot to learn from Pep Guardiola , in the way he pressures referees , talks to opposition players and opposition dugout .
He ’ s a fantastic example .
I have to learn this .
We were angels compared to the other dugout , '' Conceicao told Porto 's official website .
Conceicao was also left fuming at the officials , a policy seemingly adopted by the club who headlined their match report : `` A Latvian and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Porto manager felt the penalty that allowed Sergio Aguero to equalise should have been overturned by VAR after Ilkay Gundogan stood on the leg of goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin , while the free-kick from which Gundogan scored should n't have been given , and Porto deserved a penalty of their own for a push on Pepe .
`` The referee had a tremendous impact on the match , '' Conceicao said .
`` Marchesin is bruised on his leg right now , because of the foul on him .
`` That allowed them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence , as they were finding no way to breach our defensive line .
And when they did , they posed no danger .
Just before the break , we had one or two more opportunities to score , as we reached their goal with danger , always remaining humble and skilled in our defensive organisation , and then Pepe is pushed from the back on a throw-in .
`` That should have been a penalty and a chance to go into the break with the lead .
Then came the free-kick for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foul in my opinion .
There were situations where nothing was called , others when too much was called .
`` I feel I owe an apology to Portuguese referees .
Looking at the refereeing team and the VAR tonight , these international referees have a lot to learn from the Portuguese City of Football . ''

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Porto boss Sergio Conceicao has accused Pep Guardiola of pressuring referees in an extraordinary rant after Manchester City's Champions League win at the Etihad.
Tensions were running high between the two benches throughout the game and Guardiola and Conceicao clashed on the touchline on several occasions.
The Porto substitutes were also a vociferous presence and regularly appealed to the officials for every decision during City's fraught 3-1 victory.
Guardiola kept his counsel after the game when asked about his discussions with Conceicao, insisting they were "friends" now, but the memo doesn't appear to have reached his Portuguese counterpart, who criticised the City boss.
“I’ve got a lot to learn from Pep Guardiola, in the way he pressures referees, talks to opposition players and opposition dugout. He’s a fantastic example. I have to learn this. We were angels compared to the other dugout," Conceicao told Porto's official website.
Conceicao was also left fuming at the officials, a policy seemingly adopted by the club who headlined their match report: "A Latvian and a Dutch helped the English celebrate".
The Porto manager felt the penalty that allowed Sergio Aguero to equalise should have been overturned by VAR after Ilkay Gundogan stood on the leg of goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin, while the free-kick from which Gundogan scored shouldn't have been given, and Porto deserved a penalty of their own for a push on Pepe.
"The referee had a tremendous impact on the match," Conceicao said. "Marchesin is bruised on his leg right now, because of the foul on him.
"That allowed them to draw, and it raised their confidence, as they were finding no way to breach our defensive line. And when they did, they posed no danger. Just before the break, we had one or two more opportunities to score, as we reached their goal with danger, always remaining humble and skilled in our defensive organisation, and then Pepe is pushed from the back on a throw-in.
"That should have been a penalty and a chance to go into the break with the lead. Then came the free-kick for the 2-1, which wasn't a foul in my opinion. There were situations where nothing was called, others when too much was called.
"I feel I owe an apology to Portuguese referees. Looking at the refereeing team and the VAR tonight, these international referees have a lot to learn from the Portuguese City of Football."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Can Wetherspoons stay open in a Tier 3 lockdown?

Tier 3 restrictions will come into force in Greater Manchester just after midnight tonight ( October 22 ) .
The region will join the Liverpool City region and Lancashire in being under the toughest restrictions with South Yorkshire also being classed as 'very high risk ' from Saturday .
This is in a bid to curb rising coronavirus infection rates across the regions .
This means that a new set of rules are in place and will again restrict our socialising , both at home and in our local areas .
In Tier 3 , all pubs and bars that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants can stay open .
Pubs and bars can only remain open if they serve 'substantial meals .
The government says a substantial meal is ' a main lunchtime or evening meal , and they may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal ' .
This means that Wetherspoons is able to stay open in Tier 3 areas .
The popular pub chain serves breakfast from 8am and before offering a full food menu from 11.30am .
Customers will be able to order alcohol but only to accompany their meals - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pint .
A 'substantial meal ' is classed as a main lunchtime or evening meal .
Preston Council has explained on its website that a sandwich with crisps or other such snacks such as pies or sausage rolls would not be classed as a substantial meal .
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick also suggested that as long as food items , such as Cornish pasties , came with a side , like chips or salad , and were served on a plate , to a table , they could be considered as ' @ @ @ @ @

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Tier 3 restrictions will come into force in Greater Manchester just after midnight tonight (October 22).
The region will join the Liverpool City region and Lancashire in being under the toughest restrictions with South Yorkshire also being classed as 'very high risk' from Saturday.
This is in a bid to curb rising coronavirus infection rates across the regions.
This means that a new set of rules are in place and will again restrict our socialising, both at home and in our local areas.
In Tier 3, all pubs and bars that don't serve food must close but restaurants can stay open.
Pubs and bars can only remain open if they serve 'substantial meals. The government says a substantial meal is 'a main lunchtime or evening meal, and they may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal'.
This means that Wetherspoons is able to stay open in Tier 3 areas.
The popular pub chain serves breakfast from 8am and before offering a full food menu from 11.30am.
Customers will be able to order alcohol but only to accompany their meals - you cannot just pop in for a pint.
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A 'substantial meal' is classed as a main lunchtime or evening meal.
Preston Council has explained on its website that a sandwich with crisps or other such snacks such as pies or sausage rolls would not be classed as a substantial meal.
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick also suggested that as long as food items, such as Cornish pasties, came with a side, like chips or salad, and were served on a plate, to a table, they could be considered as 'a normal meal'.