The Government first introduced its 'levelling up' policy back in 2019 to help raise aspirations in 'left-behind' areas and tackle the regional inequalities that exist throughout the UK.
Since then, it has become a flagship phrase in all major government announcements including last year's Autumn Budget where chancellor Rishi Sunak made a £56 million Levelling Up Fund commitment to Stoke-on-Trent.
And last week, levelling up secretary Michael Gove unveiled the Government's official plan for action in a new White Paper which includes 12 so-called 'national missions' to improve transport, broadband and education across Britain.
