Boris Johnson is facing a backlash from Northern cities after it was revealed the government was considering keeping some areas in coronavirus lockdown longer than others.
While some restrictions look likely to be eased in the coming weeks, regions could face local lockdowns if there are signs of another outbreak there.
It emerged yesterday that the crisis in London - where the outbreak started - could be over sooner than in other parts of the country.
There were less people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 in London than in the North West for the second day in a row.