Andy Burnham's administration faces criticism over its deployment of the national emergency alert system for non-critical warnings about barbecues and fireworks. Critics argue the multimillion-pound infrastructure should be reserved exclusively for genuine public safety threats, warning against overuse that could undermine public trust and create a 'nanny state' communication approach. The debate highlights concerns about appropriate use of emergency channels.

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