Labour will not bring HS2 to the North of England, Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader told the Manchester Evening News today (January 11) that he has ruled out putting the ill-fated plans for a new high-speed railway line between Birmingham and Manchester back on track.
It comes three months after Rishi Sunak cancelled the Northern section of the scheme, blaming spiralling costs and severe delays.
The Prime Minister's decision in October was widely criticised by politicians and businesses leaders from across the North of England.
Following the decision, Sir Keir said his party could not commit to building the second phase of the scheme if it wins the next election.
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