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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Archie Mitchell

Union bosses demand emergency HS2 meeting: ‘Economic benefits must not be squandered’

PA Wire

Unions are demanding an urgent summit with ministers, mayors and other stakeholders to ensure the northern leg of HS2 goes ahead.

After weeks of speculation since The Independent revealed Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are planning to scrap phase two of the project, leaders from across the trade union movement are calling for talks to resolve any outstanding issues.

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