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Donald Turvill

Edinburgh councillor dubs UK Government 'reverse Robin Hood' after levelling up bid fails

Edinburgh's council leader has expressed disappointment at the city missing out on the latest round of levelling up cash, as SNP councillors dubbed the UK Government a "reverse Robin Hood".

The capital made a bid for £42 million when entries to the scheme's second round opened last year and hoped to use the money to invest in cash-strapped theatres and concert venues across the city.

However as the list of successful bidders was unveiled this week Edinburgh was not included.

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