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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

Northern leaders say region has been left behind as they condemn Brexiteers over broken promises

Seven areas of Blackpool are in the top 10 most deprived areas of UK - but critics of the Tory government's Levelling Up scheme say it didn't receive enough support post-Brexit - (Getty)

Northern leaders have accused Brexit leaders of breaking promises after new figures revealed London is receiving more money than any other UK region.

A key part of the campaign to leave the EU was to spread wealth across the UK with Boris Johnson, who signed the withdrawal agreement six years ago, promising increased investment, better transport and raised living standards as part of the Tories’ post-Brexit policy.

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