Tag: HS2
HS2: Why Rishi Sunak's big gamble may not pay off
Rishi Sunak is taking an economic risk by spending money on everyday transport upgrades instead of a grand project.
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West Midlands mayor 'disappointed' over HS2 decision
Andy Street said completing the rail line from Birmingham to London Euston was a "a good compromise".
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Burnham on HS2 announcement: We were entitled to better
The Greater Manchester mayor described a "highly frustrating week" over the decision to scrap part of the HS2 project with no consultation. Andy Burnh [...]
The facts have changed, says Rishi Sunak, as he scraps HS2 leg
In his first speech as leader to Tory conference, the PM also makes pledges on smoking ban and new post-16 qualifications.
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HS2 scaled back as Rishi Sunak makes new transport pledges
It comes after the section of the HS2 high-speed train line between Birmingham and Manchester was scrapped.
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Sunak: I am cancelling the rest of the HS2 project
Rishi Sunak has confirmed reports that the HS2 project will not run between Manchester and Birmingham.But the PM told his party conference that he wou [...]
HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped
Rishi Sunak is to announce the scrapping of HS2 high-speed rail line from West Midlands to Manchester tomorrow, the BBC understands.
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HS2: ‘I won’t be forced into a premature decision’ says PM
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told BBC Breakfast he "won't be forced into a premature decision" on HS2 as he faces pressure to give clarity on its fu [...]
Speculation about HS2 overwhelms Conservative party conference
The PM's supporters will be hoping the uncertainty surrounding HS2 won't be what lingers in the public's mind.
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PM continues to stall on HS2 announcement
PM says he will not be "forced into a premature decision" amid reports he is going to scrap Manchester leg.
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Stick to your word on HS2, says West Mids mayor Andy Street
The Conservative mayor of the West Midlands has urged the government to stick to its word on HS2, amid reports the second leg of the line to Mancheste [...]
Don't give up on HS2, Tory mayor Andy Street urges Rishi Sunak
Downing Street continues to insist no final decision has been made on high speed rail to Manchester.
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HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link
The prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester.
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Rishi Sunak: ‘Will not comment on HS2 speculation’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has refused to confirm if the HS2 rail link will ever make it to Manchester. In an interview on the first day of the Conser [...]
Rishi Sunak: Potholes higher priority for people than HS2
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to say whether the HS2 rail line would run to Manchester.
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