Scrapping HS2 would damage the UK's reputation on the international stage, the Mayor of Birmingham has warned.
He is expected to make the announcement during his keynote speech at the Tory conference, according to the Telegraph.
HS2 Manchester leg 'set to be scrapped' as Burnham says Tories are treating Northerners ‘like second class citizens’“We need the full line from Euston to Manchester for there to be a good national investment," Mr Street said, as he warned there is "no business case" for HS2 to run from Birmingham to Old Oak Common in west London.
Asked what the effect of scrapping HS2 would have on the UK's international credibility, Mr Street said it would "definitely damage it".It comes after Andy Burnham said the Tories are treating Northerners “like second class citizens” amid speculation over HS2's northern leg.he has been “completely shut out” of discussions on the high speed rail line as he is meeting with ministers today to discuss its future.
He said the discussions around binning it was “frustrating” and it would have “epic implications for the North if we get left with Victorian rail infrastructure”. He urged them not to scrap it, because it would be hugely damaging to other transport links in the North and would deter investment.“Who has let that cost spiral out of control? I mean, we've had almost 15 years of indecision under this government and chopping and changing the scheme and that has led the cost spiral out of control.And he piled pressure on Labour to commit to building the whole thing in full when they meet for their annual gathering in Liverpool next week.
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