The government has announced a ÂŁ2bn-plus “levelling up” fund for projects across the country – but Michael Gove is forced to answer questions on whether the money goes disproportionately to Tory areas.
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Rishi Sunak has announced that more than ÂŁ2bn will be invested in over 100 projects across the UK through the levelling up fund – with ÂŁ19m going to his own constituency.
Reinforcing his commitment to levelling up the country, the prime minister promised the latest round of funding would “build a future of optimism” by delivering economic growth and new jobs across the UK.
Labour criticised the fund, accusing the government of presiding over a “Hunger Games-style contest where communities are pitted against one another”.
