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ersonally he prefers Ibiza or the more exclusive beaches of Cornwall. But David Cameron may come under pressure to head to Scarborough or Southport for his Easter break, after he launched an initiative urging Britons to take their holidays in the north of England.
The prime minister said the funding package was aimed at helping tourism in the region get back on its feet after the devastating floods that have hit homes and businesses since late last year.
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It will include £2m to repair damaged infrastructure in the Lake District national park, one of Britain’s major tourist areas,
and £1m for a PR campaign to persuade families to visit the north during the Easter school holidays.
“From York Minster to Honister mine, Carlisle Castle to the Leeds Royal Armouries, the north has some of the most iconic tourist attractions the UK has to offer,” Cameron said during a visit to Cumbria and Lancashire to see repairs being carried out. “So it is absolutely right that we do everything we can to make sure these businesses feel supported and ready to receive visitors.
“The measures we’ve announced today are an important step, showcasing the best the region’s tourist industry has to offer while helping one of its key attractions in the Lake District national park get back on its feet.”
But Downing Street would not say whether Cameron, who is never known to have holidayed in the north of England during his time in office, would be personally taking a break there.
For Livia