UK to match EU subsidies if they're in 'national interest'

Government will take over funding if test proves it is of benefit to the nation, says David Gauke

David Gauke
David Gauke, the chief secretary to the Treasury, in Brussels
(Image credit: John Thys/Getty)

Every penny of EU funding spent in the UK will undergo a "national interest" test to see whether it should be continued after Brexit, a senior government minister has said.

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