The fallout from the government's levelling-up mess is piling further pressure on Rishi Sunak, who has come under fire from all sides.
A massive £2.1 billion was distributed between 111 places whose bids for cash were accepted, but many of the decisions have been met by a massive outcry.
Tories are accused of overlooking bids from deprived areas in favour of wealthier places, and Mr Sunak has had to defend allegations that Conservative-voting parts of the UK benefitted most.
