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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

Reform say they will axe Northern Powerhouse Rail if they get into power

A Reform government would scrap new high-speed rail schemes for the North that are expected to be announced by ministers within weeks, the party’s deputy leader said.

Richard Tice told companies considering bidding for contracts to build Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) they should “not bother” as the party would “spend the money instead on things the country needs more”.

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