Former Chancellor George Osborne has strongly criticised the possibility of scrapping the HS2 high-speed rail...
Published: 9:25 am September 25, 2023
Updated: 8:58 am April 22, 2024
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Former Chancellor George Osborne has strongly criticised the possibility of scrapping the HS2 high-speed rail extension to Manchester, describing it as a “gross act of vandalism” that would cause “huge economic self-harm.” The fate of the high-speed rail link is under scrutiny, and a decision could be made this week.

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In an op-ed for The Times, George Osborne, who played a prominent role in championing the HS2 project during his time as Chancellor, voiced his concerns over the potential cancellation of the rail link’s extension to Manchester. Osborne argued that such a move would not only undermine crucial infrastructure development but also inflict severe economic damage on the region and the country as a whole.

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