Northern leaders say region has been left behind as they condemn Brexiteers over broken promises (opens original article in a new tab)

Northern leaders in the UK accuse Brexit proponents of failing to fulfill promises to redistribute wealth, citing data showing London receives significantly more public funding than other regions despite 'Levelling Up' initiatives.

• Northern leaders accuse Brexit leaders of breaking promises over unfulfilled 'Levelling Up' funding goals.
• HM Treasury data shows London received 26% more public expenditure per person than the UK average in 2024/25.
• Academics and officials criticize the 'Levelling Up' program for prioritizing social/cultural projects over infrastructure and regional growth.
• The government claims London's higher spending reflects higher service costs and emphasizes new funding initiatives like the Pride in Place scheme.