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MP Urges Government to Fix East Midlands Underfunding

MP Urges Government to Fix East Midlands Underfunding

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 18, 20261m 50s

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Labour MP James Naish urges government to address decades of underfunding in the East Midlands, highlighting regions lower earnings, higher unemployment, and productivity lags. Local MPs express frustrations, with Naish emphasizing transports impact on young peoples opportunities. Housing under-secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh acknowledges past investment disparities and stresses devolution to regional leaders. Minister promises record funding, including two billion pounds for transport and boosts for green projects, manufacturing, and defense.

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