Leicester coronavirus outbreak: mayor ‘frustrated’ with ministers
Peter Soulsby says government report is superficial and was ‘cobbled together very hastily’
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The government’s lack of communication with Leicester city council about the coronavirus outbreak in the city has been “intensely frustrating”, according to its mayor.
Sir Peter Soulsby’s criticism comes after the home secretary, Priti Patel, said on Sunday the government was considering a localised lockdown in Leicester.
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