The neglect of regions outside London is down to the Conservatives. London still votes largely Labour.
North hit by spending cuts since Tory austerity while South sees increase in government money, study finds
The North has been hit hardest by public spending cuts since the coalition government launched its austerity programme, while the South has seen an increase in funds, according to an in-depth study.
Total public spending in the North has fallen £6.3bn since 2009/10, more than any other region, think tank IPPR North concluded.
The South East and South West, meanwhile, has seen a £3.2bn rise.
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