This has already been an unbelievably tough year, and the news that Leicester will go into Tier 3 – on top of the 150 days of our extra lockdown – is extremely difficult to hear.

The Government must now spell out how we can get out of Tier 3, and the measures they will use to review Leicester’s position, to give people hope their sacrifices will make a difference. 

Local businesses need proper support, especially our pubs, cafes, bars and restaurants who will be devastated by the news they are in Tier 3 in this crucial period in the run up to Christmas. 

Ministers also need to fix test, trace and isolate and give our local Council the resources it needs to properly support local people.

We know how exhausted and frustrated everyone feels and the huge strain this lockdown has caused. News of a vaccine provides us with light at the end of the tunnel, but the Government must now act on the concerns we have repeatedly raised and give people in Leicester the help and support they deserve.

Liz Kendall – MP for Leicester West

Jon Ashworth – MP for Leicester South

Claudia Webbe – MP for Leicester East