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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Tories savaged for spending HS2 millions promised to north on London potholes

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Rishi Sunak’s government sparked anger and ridicule for boasting that its “Network North” transport pledge will see £235m spent on London potholes.

The much-mocked social media post bragged that road repairs in London boroughs such as Bromley and Barnet will be funded by the cash allocated for HS2 before Mr Sunak’s scrapped its northern leg.

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