T&N - Well done. Some stats this time. And whilst the figures vary from the source I quoted, note that the disparity still remains inordinately large even based on Spatial Economics' interpretations. Even if the London figure for public infrastructure funding is £2500 per head, that is still multiple times the NE equivalent. Or that of any other region. So the regional objection remains valid.
As for the personal remarks, hold whatever opinion you want. I'm not debating you on that level.