Anger over city deal plan for Belfast while Derry/Londonderry is snubbed #BBCNolan

Nov 23, 2017, 09:44 AM

The SDLP has slammed the British Government claiming Derry/Londonderry has been sidelined again. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood hit out yesterday after the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced a consultation on a city deal for Belfast.

Mr Eastwood says it's a disgrace that the government has failed to commit to a Derry City Deal. John Campbell is our economics and business editor. What does Belfast stand to get from a city deal?

City deals allow the city to have powers to create economic growth, help businesses grow and decide how public money should be spent.