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Leicester mayor says lockdown is politically motivated

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

06:44 17 Jul 2020


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The mayor of Leicester says the UK government's decision to keep a partial lockdown in the city is politically motivated.

Some shops are being allowed to reopen from next Friday along with schools and nurseries - following a drop in Covid-19 infection rates.

Pubs and restaurants must stay closed though.

Mayor Peter Soulsby says ministers have focused on areas which vote Labour and Lib Dem - press PLAY

Leicester mayor says lockdown is politically motivated

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