Anum Qaisar says her constituency and surrounding North Lanarkshire areas have received 'relatively little support'
A Lanarkshire MP has criticised the government’s distribution of levelling-up funding, saying communities in her constituency are being “let down”.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.North Lanarkshire’s successful application was for the demolition and redevelopment of Cumbernauld town centre, with the funds being awarded in the second round earlier this year – but a further three applications for Airdrie, Coatbridge and Motherwell were rejected.
“The UK government must give Scotland the powers to help support the development of our local communities, otherwise I fear that history may continue to repeat itself.” Neighbouring parliamentarian Neil Gray felt his constituency was “unfairly treated”, saying: “While I welcome the money going to Coatbridge and do not for a second feel that is unfair, I really need to question the levelling up needs index supposedly used – I believe there is just as much need for the regeneration of Airdrie and Shotts town centres.”
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