May promises 1.6 billion pound fund for Brexit-backing towns

Prime Minister Theresa May will on Monday set out plans for a 1.6 billion pound fund to help to boost economic growth in Brexit-supporting communities, particularly in the north of England.The "Stronger Towns Fund", details of which appeared in newspapers last month, is seen by many as part of May's efforts to win support for her Brexit deal from Labour MPs who represent areas that voted strongly in favour of leaving the European Union.