Rishi Sunak - widely expected to announce the axing of the Manchester leg of HS2 - will criticise decades of politicians making 'the easy decision, not the right one' when he takes to the stage at the Conservative Party Conference in the heart of the city.
It is predicted he will announce a package of transport measures - to improve roads, buses and trains - reportedly worth £30bn to soften the blow tomorrow (Wednesday, October 4).
The big spending promise is unlikely to placate bitterly disappointed northerners. The Prime Minister will rail against post-Thatcher politics for focusing on quick fixes.
He will attempt to portray himself as a radical reformer prepared to abandon the northern leg of HS2. READ MORE: 'Whatever happens with HS2 the Tories have insulted Greater Manchester again - it all feels very familiar' READ MORE: 'The north always gets the s*** end of the stick' It comes amid reports this evening the northern leg WILL be scrapped.
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