MPs criticised the towns fund for a lack of transparency and for creating the impression of political bias.
in July 2019 and initially supported the development of 100 locations, including former Labour heartlands that turned Conservative for the first time at the last general election.
While the government never officially set out a timeline for a second round of the towns fund, statements made by Mr Johnson and the housing ministry - which was responsible for it at the time - suggested places that initially missed out would be given the opportunity to bid for more funding.A government spokesperson confirmed that the money set aside for a future towns fund had been rolled into the £4.
"I just don't see how the government properly functions at this rate. Normally they used to say that you build up your enemies at reshuffles, but they seem to be building up enemies whichever way they turn.The government announced in the March budget that it wouldDuring a recent debate, Mr Johnson challenged Levelling Up Secretary
"A couple of months ago we found out that just 8% of the levelling up fund has been spent two-and-a-half years after it was announced, and now we learn that ministers have quietly shifted the goalposts on the towns fund.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi SunakThe prime minister says his predecessor asked him to nominate people despite a panel rejecting them.
Consulte Mais informação »
Rishi Sunak turns on Boris Johnson over honours list\n\t\t\tGet local insights from Lisbon to Moscow with an unrivalled network of journalists across Europe,\n\t\t\texpert analysis, our dedicated ‘Brussels Briefing’ newsletter. Customise your myFT page to track\n\t\t\tthe countries of your choice.\n\t\t
Consulte Mais informação »
Tax cuts could be accelerated amid mounting pressure on Rishi Sunak after Johnson resignationRishi Sunak is under pressure to speed up the delivery of key Tory policies in a bid to move past a row with Boris Johnson He is planning announcements on the NHS and is also working with the Chancellor for ideas on how to cut taxes
Consulte Mais informação »
AI could be used to provide 'personalised learning' to schoolchildren, Rishi Sunak saysRishi Sunak was speaking at London Tech Week, where figures from the likes of Microsoft and Google have gathered to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities presented by technology like AI.
Consulte Mais informação »