He said in his own words that he was taking a stand on behalf of the country.
In taking a stand on behalf of the country and refusing to implement restrictions in the Greater Manchester area, he was endangering the safety of the people he represents.
He saw a chance to criticise the Government and jumped at the opportunity with scant regard for the health and safety of the people of Greater Manchester.
In war time, our great country joined together to help fight the common enemy.
These days rather than join together for the overall betterment of the country and all its people, we have politicians jumping on every little thing for personal/political gain.
This is also highlighted on here, where folk continually warning us of the dangers of the virus and the need to shut down everything are the same ones who can't wait to criticise the Government and the authorities whenever restrictions are implemented.
Are we in favour of lockdown or not ?