Leeds news LIVE: Tier 3 for Leeds as council holds meeting following Matt Hancock announcement

By Joe Cooper
Published 26th Nov 2020, 07:42 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2020, 17:51 BST
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Leeds and the rest of West Yorkshire will be placed in Tier 3 from December

The Health Secretary made an announcement in Parliament this morning after the Government set out its Covid-19 “winter plan” earlier this week.

Leeds will be in TIER 3, the strictest tier of restrictions in the new local lockdown system.

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Household mixing is banned and hospitality venues have to remain closed.

The Tier system will see Leeds placed into Tier 3The Tier system will see Leeds placed into Tier 3
The Tier system will see Leeds placed into Tier 3

Non-essential shops can reopen and the Rule of Six remains outside.

The infection rate in Leeds in 296 cases per 100,000 people.

Keep following for the announcement speech details as it is made here.

Leeds Council has confirmed the Tier 3 measures will be reviewed on December 16 - when the council will make the case for the city to be moved to Tier 2.

Related topics:LeedsGovernmentMatt HancockHealth SecretaryWest YorkshireParliament

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