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Rishi Sunak 'alarmed' by spiralling cost of HS2 as he faces Cabinet split

Sep 25, 2023 View Original Article
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    10% Center

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    25% ReliablePoor

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37% : Some Cabinet ministers are also thought to be opposed, with The Independent citing a source close to government discussions on HS2 as describing Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove and Transport Secretary Mark Harper as unhappy about the move.
34% : The new US owners of Birmingham City football club joined a chorus of political and business criticism, warning that limiting HS2 would damage confidence in Government promises to deliver long-term plans.

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