The North/South divide?

Why do those in the south of England always see themselves better than their Northern counterparts? Why can't they give Northerners the same rights and privileges they the south enjoy? Why does the south continue to steal Northern money to pay for southern entertainment and then demand extra money from us up here in the North? For that matter, why is it, when someone on the news is representing the United Kingdom, why do they think a southerner can universally represent all of Britain? Why don't they think of asking a Midlander, a Welsh person, a Scot or even a Northerner