Last week, the government refused to guarantee HS2 would continue between Birmingham and Manchester.
It comes as more than 80 companies and business leaders seek clarity over the commitment to HS2.
It comes as more than 80 companies and business leaders seek clarity over the commitment to HS2.
However, a government spokesperson said on Friday that “our focus remains on delivering” HS2.
It was under Mr Johnson’s government that HS2 – intended to link London, the Midlands and the north of England – was given the green light to start construction in 2020.
The first part of HS2, between west London and Birmingham, is in mid-construction, and £2.3bn has already been put towards the next sections including on acquiring land and property.
But the scheme as a whole has already faced delays, cost increases and cuts – including to the planned eastern leg between Birmingham and Leeds.
It comes as more than 80 companies and business leaders seek clarity over the commitment to HS2.
Last week, the government refused to guarantee HS2 would continue between Birmingham and Manchester.
However, a government spokesperson said on Friday that “our focus remains on delivering” HS2.
It comes as more than 80 companies and business leaders seek clarity over the commitment to HS2.
It comes as more than 80 companies and business leaders seek clarity over the commitment to HS2.
However, a government spokesperson said on Friday that “our focus remains on delivering” HS2.
It was under Mr Johnson’s government that HS2 – intended to link London, the Midlands and the north of England – was given the green light to start construction in 2020.
The first part of HS2, between west London and Birmingham, is in mid-construction, and £2.3bn has already been put towards the next sections including on acquiring land and property.
But the scheme as a whole has already faced delays, cost increases and cuts – including to the planned eastern leg between Birmingham and Leeds.
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