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HS2 services to Manchester may run slower than normal trains

‘High-speed’ trains from Birmingham to Manchester could also impact west coast mainline service

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak mocked for boasting about scrapping HS2 from private plane

The prime minister was accused of having a ‘breathtaking lack of self-awareness’ for posting the picture alongside a promise to ‘boost our transport’

The Independent UK

Sunak’s spreadsheet solutions for Britain are a product of his ego

The PM’s messianic zeal to dismiss consensus – over HS2, health, education – echoes the errors of the Thatcher years

The Guardian - UK

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After the HS2 fiasco, perhaps the journey is over for heavy engineering in Britain

It was always going to be complicated driving a great railway through expensive, scenic, Tory-voting countryside; best stick to broadband and buses

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan writes to Rishi Sunak for ‘urgent clarification’ of HS2 Euston plans

The mayor said the high-speed line could ‘overwhelm’ existing Tube connections

Evening Standard

HS2 to Euston ‘wishful thinking’ without public funding, says London mayor in plea to PM

Sadiq Khan says there’s no guarantee prive firms will stump up cash to pay for project

The Independent UK

What the decision to curtail HS2 and embrace cars means for the UK's cities

If you consider the decision by the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, to cancel phase two of the high-speed rail project, HS2 in the context of the government’s growing pro-car stance, the potential ramifications for the country are profound.

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Conservative Party conference explained: John Rentoul answers your questions

Our chief political correspondent John Rentoul answers your questions on HS2, the smoking ban and what’s next for the Conservatives following Rishi Sunak’s first keynote speech as party leader

The Independent UK

Rails minister touts private money for Euston amid HS2 uncertainty

Opponents say PM’s new HS2 plan is lurching into ‘farce’

Evening Standard

HS2 alternative plans watered down or dropped a day after being announced

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said Network North was a ‘back of a fag packet’ plan.

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to be less cautious after suggesting he may not reverse HS2 cuts

The Labour leader accused the Government of taking a ‘wrecking ball to this project’.

The Independent UK

Sunak’s ‘spiteful’ sale of land intended for HS2 dashes hopes of revival

Prime minister’s move criticised as ‘salting the earth’ so Birmingham-Crewe line cannot be built

The Guardian - UK

Government U-turn on HS2 alternatives less than 24 hours after announcement

Line in North East and Bristol transport ‘revolution’ dropped from plans as doubts emerge over Euston extension

The Independent UK

Ten problems with Rishi Sunak’s Network North announcement

Prospectus repeats old promises, ditches others and demonstrates an elastic definition of ‘the north’

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The Independent UK

Starmer: I can’t commit to reverse decision to cancel HS2’s northern leg

The Labour leader said he would look to continue transport projects already under way.

The Guardian - UK

Scientific search for a dot of contrition

Brief letters: Rishi Sunak’s conference speech | Smoke inhalation | Stingy wage increase | Pocket problem | HS2 U-turn

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says he cannot commit to building HS2’s northern leg

Rishi Sunak savaged by two ex-PMs for cancelling high-speed rail link to Manchester

The Independent UK

Commons showdown expected over Sunak’s decision to axe sections of HS2

The Prime Minister said the Government wants to replace HS2 with something that’s going to ‘benefit far more people’ and do so ‘far quicker’.

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Evening Standard

Did the North even want HS2 in the first place?

City Voices: The ‘King of the North’ was singing a different tune only eight months ago

The Independent UK

Government accused of ‘misleading’ public over HS2 alternative

Documents published on Wednesday stated that the Leamside Line in Northumberland would be reopened, it was reported.

The Guardian - UK

HS2 will not extend to Euston without private funding

Rishi Sunak’s promise depends on a substantial portion of the cost being met by third-party investment

The Independent UK

Cancelling HS2 contracts to cost hundreds of millions of pounds

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the cost of pulling out of the agreements will ‘broadly balance out’ with money recovered from selling land.

The Independent UK

HS2 will not reach Euston without private investment

The PA news agency understands Rishi Sunak’s commitment to extend the high-speed railway to central London is contingent on private money.

Evening Standard

Euston HS2 station may not go ahead if private funding can’t be raised

The Euston terminal for the high speed rail line may not go ahead if the Government is unable to raise enough private sector money to fund it.

The Independent UK

Sunak’s ‘bold ambition’ in speech shows he ‘relishes’ next election, says Ross

The Prime Minister announced he would scrap HS2 north of Birmingham in favour of transport improvements in the north of England.

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