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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Starmer ‘set to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail plan’ to boost UK infrastructure

Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer have been under pressure to boost investment in the North - (Getty)

The Northern Powerhouse Rail will reportedly be revived this winter, as part of Labour’s commitment to improving transport connections to the North and to boost UK infrastructure.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to make the announcement before the Labour conference in a speech with chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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