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Call to close culture funding gap

London receives twice as much culture funding as the North, research by a think-tank has found.

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By Martin Ford | 17 July 2025
Kim McGuinness has called for culture funding to be devolved © North East Combined Authority

London receives twice as much culture funding as the North, research by a think-tank has found.

IPPR North has identified a £450m culture gap in spending between the capital and north of England.

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