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Former Tory PMs hit back at ‘desperate’ move to ditch HS2 to Manchester

Boris Johnson said rumoured cuts to HS2 were ‘Treasury driven nonsense’, with David Cameron also said to have intervened.

The Independent UK

Railways, frigates and ferries: Why can't Britain build anything anymore?

THE future of the UK Government’s much delayed and over budget HS2 project was thrown into doubt this weekend – prompting questions from some…

The National (Scotland)

Gold-plated HS2 looks dead. So let’s run the numbers on a bronze-plated design

Savings from a curvier, less fast line need serious consideration as it would be a colossal waste to stop at Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

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Labour not guilty of ‘great rail betrayal’ over HS2, Sir Keir Starmer insists

Labour’s position on HS2 has not been entirely clear in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

The Chancellor said he would not comment on speculation that the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed line could be axed

Evening Standard

Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

It comes after The Independent revealed ministers are considering scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg in a bid to save £35 billion

The Independent UK

Britain’s problem with big projects that begin with the letter ‘H’

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Rishi Sunak swerves questions over scrapping northern extension of HS2

PM refuses to ‘speculate’ on future of high-speed rail, after Independent revealed talks to axe phase 2

The Independent UK

Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will ever link London and Manchester

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘speculate’ on reports the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail route could be axed

Evening Standard

Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will ever link Manchester and London

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘speculate’ on reports the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail route could be axed.

The Independent UK

Rising costs and delays don't necessarily mean HS2 is failing – an expert in new infrastructure development explains

The UK government is reportedly considering scrapping the second phase of its long-term high-speed rail project, HS2. It has been revealed that a cost analysis outlining the benefit of doing so was prepared ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent meeting with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Reports have said that Sunak…

The Conversation

I sold my dream home 10 years ago because of HS2 – what a waste

Homeowners along the northern leg of HS2 say any relief if the section is cut will be tainted by years of stress, writes Colin Drury

The Independent UK

Starmer refuses to commit to finishing HS2 as Labour flip flops over stance

The Independent revealed last week that Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt were talking about scrapping the second stage of HS2 rail project as costs spiral amid severe delays.

The Independent UK

Starmer not committing to full HS2 if Sunak ditches rail route to North

The Labour leader instead urged the Prime Minister to ‘get on with it’ himself.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Harlem shuffle: Sadiq Khan surprises New Yorkers by ditching limousine and walking to meetings

Mayor accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘going AWOL’ for failing to attend summit of world leaders

The Guardian - UK

Build HS2, say northern leaders, as ministers refuse to confirm Manchester link

Andy Burnham says reports Rishi Sunak wants to cut route short at Birmingham ‘beggared belief’

The Independent UK

Project Redwood: Proof PM did plan to scrap new HS2 line

Exclusive: Secret documents drawn up to cost the closure of northern rail route have been given special codename and presented to Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt

The Independent UK

Ministers accused of ‘rail betrayal’ as they refuse to confirm HS2 to Manchester

A leaked photograph suggested the Government is weighing up scrapping the second phase from Birmingham to the North West.

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The Independent UK

Labour studying HS2 costs amid questions over fate of Manchester leg

A senior Labour figure on Sunday declined to commit to the project being built in full.

The Independent UK

Labour refuses to commit to finishing HS2 rail project in full

Doubts raised as Labour rail architect Andrew Adonis says scrapping Phase 2 would be ‘utter stupidity’

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak ‘pushing for HS2 to stop six miles north of Euston’

PM said to want project to stop at Old Oak Common in bid to save billions

The Guardian - UK

Let’s call a spade a spade on HS2

Brief letters: Railway workers | Killer cats | Best wishes… | Army ranks | Living for ever

The Independent UK

Scrapping HS2 northern leg would be ‘disaster’, says ex-Tory Treasury minister

Lord O’Neill says UK framework for making investment decisions on infrastructure is ‘dreadful’

The Independent UK

Hunt keeps axing of HS2 up sleeve for Budget as northern mayors warn U-turn will see Tory election wipeout

Chancellor in active discussions with PM, as Tories warned ‘voters won’t forget’ if rail project ditched

The Independent UK

Abandoning HS2 to north would be a ‘mistake’, Rishi Sunak warned

George Osborne leads chorus of voices urging prime minister to commit to completing railway to the north

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