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Jitendra Joshi

Rishi Sunak says he won’t be ‘rushed’ into HS2 decision as critics’ anger grows

The Prime Minister on Tuesday insisted he was willing to take a political hit to secure Britain’s long-term interests as speculation soars over the future of HS2.

Speaking to broadcasters at the Conservative conference in Manchester, Rishi Sunak refused to confirm whether he plans to announce the high-speed railway will stop at Birmingham when he delivers his keynote speech on Wednesday.

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