Ministers could face a judicial review if they attempt to cancel or delay the extension of HS2 to Manchester, senior political sources in the city have told i
, he said: “I say to the Government, do not let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Do not leave the UK business community, and in fact the world business community, doubting whether we can ever deliver on big and bold projects, whether we can be a trusted investment partner.”
Mr Mullan added: “A hollowed-out UK would represent the hollowing out of the fundamental spirit of our nation and its history and potential across every part of it. Whilst the phrase ‘levelling up’ is new, recognition of this problem and the need to do something about it is not. Grant Shapps told the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire that it was ‘absolutely right’ to review the soaring costs of the £71bn project
“I’ve seen through our town deals other efforts from this Government to fix the rot. But nothing will come close to what HS2 will achieve.”to Manchester, senior political sources in the city have toldWhile a legal challenge would be a “last resort” if Tory MPs cannot persuade Mr Sunak to commit to the future of the rail link, a source said that “we will seek a legal solution”.is very popular in the north with Conservative MPs.
It is understood that the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, whose president is George Osborne, would join forces with
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