<p><em>We want a relationship with the EU which is based on friendly cooperation between sovereign equals, and centered on free trade. We will have a relationship with our European friends inspired by our shared history and values. At the end of this year the process of transition will be completed and we will have recovered our economic and political independence. </em></p><p><em>In the context, we continue to be focused on levelling up the country, and infrastructure investment in the North of England is a vital part of delivering on this ambition. That’s why Budget 2020 committed £4.2 billion for long-term intra-city transport settlements across eight elected Mayors outside London, building on the existing Transforming Cities Fund representing an unprecedented investment in local public transport. At the same time, we announced over £27bn for strategic roads over the next five years 2020-25 – a record investment – including funding for major Northern schemes such as dualling the A66 across the Pennines and upgrading the M60 Simister Island in Greater Manchester.</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><em>Further details on investment plans will be set out through the Spending Review on 25 November.</em></p>