Ministers ‘campaigning with taxpayers’ money’: Half of the Cabinet flock to marginal areas to announce £1billion in spending

‘Ministers were facing fresh accusations of electioneering on the taxpayer last night after flocking to marginal seats across the country to announce £1billion in new spending.

Some 21 ministers, including half the Cabinet, made official visits to towns and cities across England to announce details of the Government’s ‘Growth Deals’.

Between them, they visited 19 seats that are either marginal constituencies or neighbouring marginals.’

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