It’s time to tell us what is going on - the YEP says

Time and time again this newspaper has stressed that clarity is the key, as we continue to navigate our way through this unprecedented public health crisis.
By Laura Collins
Published 9th Oct 2020, 06:00 BST
Our city continues to scratch its head over what the Government’s proposed lockdown for the North will be – and just what it will mean for Leeds. Picture: AdobeStockOur city continues to scratch its head over what the Government’s proposed lockdown for the North will be – and just what it will mean for Leeds. Picture: AdobeStock
Our city continues to scratch its head over what the Government’s proposed lockdown for the North will be – and just what it will mean for Leeds. Picture: AdobeStock

Everything is changing around us so quickly but clear guidance is needed now more than ever.

While we appreciate the sheer scale of the challenge that is being faced on a global scale - let alone at a national or regional level - we simply can’t afford to let confusion reign at such a critical time.

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Yesterday leaked reports in national media revealed that pubs, restaurants and other parts of the hospitality sector could be shut across the North to stop Covid’s spread.

Downing Street said a “range of measures” was being looked at in areas where it says infection rates are rising quickest.

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick did not rule out pubs being ordered to shut in hotspots, while ministers are considering fresh financial packages to help the hardest hit areas and industries.

Our city continues to scratch its head over what the Government’s proposed lockdown for the North will be - and just what it will mean for Leeds.

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It comes as civic leaders in the city have joined forces with the local hospitality sector to issue a clarion call to press for specific support from the Government.

And we also want the Prime Minister to write a letter to every household next week, giving postcode specific information on what he expects of families based on the latest Covid-19 threat level.

We need clarity.

We need answers and we need them fast, before coronavirus claims more livelihoods.

And lives.

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