Labour 'may have to discourage people from using trains' after Sunak's HS2 axe
Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Rishi Sunak's decision to cancel HS2 between Birmingham and Manchester will lead to reduced capacity on passenger trains to the North West and could cut economic growth, the government spending watchdog has found.
Sir Keir Starmer says England faces a "never-ending fight for our flag and what it represents", during a speech to mark St George’s Day at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister shares his worries about the far-right claiming ownership of the English flag at a reception to mark the nation’s patron saint. Sir Keir also praises England for its diversity, pointing to the difference between his "working class" background and his predecessor Rishi Sunak, "an English Hindu", who both become prime minister. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced £415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to complete the project by 2030. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has announced £415 million to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension.
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Local government minister Jim McMahon visits Birmingham where a strike by refuse collectors continues. McMahon said he holds a “strong view” that a deal to end the strikes can be agreed.
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The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged refuse workers to accept its "fair" pay offer and told Sky News he is "absolutely determined" to end the bin.. Sky News
Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has attacked prison officers at HMP Frankland, throwing boiling oil before stabbing them with improvised weapons. The Prison Officers' Association is calling for reduced freedoms for high-risk inmates.
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Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Rishi Sunak's decision to cancel HS2 between Birmingham and Manchester will lead to reduced capacity on passenger trains to the North West and could cut economic growth, the government spending watchdog has found.
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