Proposals have been drawn up to spend millions in deprived neighbourhoods most at risk of failing to meet government's missions Labour MPs told Sky News austerity is the main driver of voters turning to Reform UK and investment is "absolutely critical" news.sky.com/story/plans-...

Sticking plaster and very little of the money, if it is new money, will reach where it's needed. Probably most will be paid to consultancy firms to come up with gimmicky ways to spend it.

Will it be projects funded by government given to outside companies? Then there is little advantage for local people. Tarting up a town is superficial. Projects should be manned by local people. Then money would flow to local people and to local businesses.