Tag: HS2
Rishi Sunak repeatedly dodges questions over future of HS2 rail
Speculation is mounting the government could delay or scrap the second leg of the line to Manchester.
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Labour mayors to issue plea to PM over HS2
Labour mayors will meet in Leeds later to urge Rishi Sunak to stick with the HS2 link to Manchester.
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Ros Atkins on… How the HS2 plan changed over the years
Speculation has been growing over the future of the high speed rail line HS2 after the government did not guarantee that the line will run from the Mi [...]
HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail chief
Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.
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Chris Mason: Big decisions await as HS2 row simmers on
The PM might have hoped to make an HS2 announcement later this autumn - but that timetable has slipped.
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PM on HS2: We need to get on and deliver it properly
Rishi Sunak says "there are spades in the ground everywhere" for the HS2 rail project.
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HS2: Scrapping leg would be an act of vandalism, says Osborne
However, in The Times, Mr Osborne and Lord Heseltine said scrapping the route to Manchester, and potentially the link between west London and Euston s [...]
Grant Shapps on HS2: We must balance spending needs
Grant Shapps has said the UK must consider the "balance" of how it spends its money, when questioned about the future of HS2. The defence secretary sa [...]
HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project due to soaring costs – Shapps
Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project.
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HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of HS2
The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link.
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Starmer challenged on Labour’s HS2 rail policy
Sir Keir Starmer says the government should "get on with it" after suggestions that the HS2 rail line may not reach Manchester. Speaking in Paris, the [...]
Labour criticises the ‘great rail betrayal’ of HS2
Transport Secretary Richard Holden says HS2 rail services will start from London to Birmingham in 2033.He said the government was “focused on its deli [...]
No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour
Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto.
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HS2: Government refuses to guarantee Manchester branch
The prime minister and chancellor are said to have concerns over spiralling costs and delays.
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HS2: Rail link rated 'unachievable' by infrastructure watchdog
The IPA gave the project a "red" warning, raising issues related to budgets and schedules.
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