Jeremy Corbyn warned MPs not to be swayed by the regeneration money, saying it would not solve underinvestment in communities Reuters

Labour MPs were called “cowards and facilitators” by a party colleague yesterday for backing Theresa May’s Brexit deal after her promise of extra cash for deprived areas.

Downing Street denied that the plan, revealed by The Times, amounted to “cash for votes”. However, it confirmed a “programme of national renewal post-Brexit” and the prime minister’s spokesman said that she had “a long-standing commitment” to tackling inequality between communities.

This would be done, the spokesman said, by “rebuilding and reconnecting communities, driving prosperity and unleashing the potential of hard-working people. No community should feel that they are left behind.”

John Mann said it was time Labour Leave-voting areas saw some money Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images

John Mann, the Labour MP for Bassetlaw, has held extensive talks with Mrs May and others in recent days and has made clear that he wants to…