In a bold move that rattled the rails of UK transport policy, Reform UK's Richard Tice has launched a scathing attack on high-speed northern rail schemes, vowing to axe projects like Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) amid 2025's heated infrastructure debates.
This announcement, made on 8 September 2025, warns contractors to 'not bother' bidding, as the party prioritises spending on 'things the country needs more', fuelling controversy over northern rail cutbacks and Reform UK's economic vision.
