00:00Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged an extra £1.7 billion for northern city regions,
00:07backing regeneration and major development projects.
00:10Funding will go to areas including West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region,
00:16South Yorkshire and the North East, supporting housing, offices and transport-linked schemes
00:21aimed at jobs and growth.
00:23But Tees Valley is not included in the city centre allocation.
00:27Conservative Mayor Ben Houchen says the decision is disappointing
00:31and claims Teesside has been overlooked by governments of both colours.
00:36The government says the wider package is designed to unlock private investment
00:41and boost long-term regional growth across the north.
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