BORIS Johnson will address the nation this evening in a Downing Street press conference with the Government's top medics.
The PM will be flanked by deputy chief medical officer Jonathan van Tam and NHS Director Stephen Powis to lay out plans to put Manchester and other areas under tougher restrictions.
Downing Street is locked in an almighty a stand-off with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham over pushing the city into drastic Tier 3 measures after local leaders have held off more lockdown restrictions.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick issued Mr Burnham an ultimatum last night, telling him to agree to further restrictions by midday today or the Government will slap the new rules on them anyway.
Mr Johnson is expected to reveal the details of any agreement hashed out with Mr Burnham this evening - or force in them into lockdown.
A spokesperson for No10 said this lunchtime: "At 5pm the PM will lead a press conference with Jonathan Van Tam and Steve Powis.
"They will set out the latest data in terms of infections and hospital admissions.
"Also expect it where the PM will set out the next steps in relation to Greater Manchester and the local political leaders there."
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ADDRESS THE NATION Boris Johnson announcement: PM to give press conference this afternoon with top medics
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