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Labour and business leaders issue high-speed rail warning

John W E Helm & Andrew Forster
06 September 2013
Darling: no case for HS2
Darling: no case for HS2

 

The Chancellor of the Exchequer this week insisted the Government would press ahead with its high-speed rail project, despite growing criticism of the plans from opposition politicians and business leaders.

George Osborne told the BBC: “I’m passionate about this project. HS2 is about changing the economic geography of this country, making sure the North and the Midlands benefit as well.”

His statement came after shadow chancellor Ed Balls voiced concern about the rising cost...

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