The Transport Minister Richard Holden shed gave no indication as to whether plans for HS2 will be scaled back
Questioned in the House of Commons this afternoon during an urgent question that comes amid reports the government could slash the project
Holden simply said that “Ministers will continue to keep the House updated as they have done regarding HS2.”
Shadow Transport Minister Louise Haigh said
“Thirteen years of gross Tory mismanagement and they could leave a flagship levelling-up project that neither reaches the north or central London.It would be a great rail betrayal.” before adding
“And this from a Prime Minister that never travels through the North, only ever flies over it.”
The Tory MP for Cheadle, Mary Robinson, said her region “must have improved connectivity”, adding:
“Our country will only be truly levelled up with a connected northern region reaching its full potential.
“Uncertainty around phase two is unhelpful. And I would urge my honourable friend to consider the importance of northern infrastructure commitments to businesses across the region.”
Holden responded “we’re getting on with the delivery of high speed rail between London and Birmingham Curzon Street due to commence in 2033, with the rescoped stages following”.
