PM pledges a £3.6bn boost for towns and a trans-Pennine rail line

The video discusses the UK government's plans to boost regional growth through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and growth deals for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It introduces a £3.6 billion towns fund aimed at improving transport, broadband, and social infrastructure in 100 towns. The Prime Minister pledges to fund the Leeds to Manchester route as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, emphasizing local decision-making in future developments.

What is the purpose of the £3.6 billion towns fund mentioned in the video?

• To provide tax relief for small businesses

• To fund healthcare improvements in rural areas

• To build new schools across the UK

• To support 100 towns with improved transport and broadband connectivity

Which rail project does the Prime Minister want to emulate with the Northern Powerhouse Rail?

• The Eurostar

• Crossrail in London

• The London Underground

• The Channel Tunnel

What specific route is the Prime Minister pledging to fund as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail?

• London to Edinburgh

• Leeds to Manchester

• Liverpool to Newcastle

• Birmingham to Glasgow

Who will decide the next steps in the development plans according to the Prime Minister?

• The European Union

• International investors

• Local people

• The Prime Minister alone

What has the Prime Minister tasked officials with regarding future plans?

• To delay the plans until next year

• To accelerate their work and prepare for a deal in the autumn

• To seek international funding

• To conduct a public survey