ITV and Sky News have reported the decision has been taken to axe the next leg of the project.
But ITV political editor Robert Peston said Sunak “has now taken the decision to shelve the Manchester leg”.
It is thought the PM could announce the decision when he makes his keynote speech to the Tory conference - which is coincidentally taking place in Manchester - on Wednesday.I am told the PM has now taken the decision to shelve the Manchester leg of HS2. Confirmation, and detail of the re-allocation of funds to other transport projects in the north, will presumably come very soon.But in a statement, a No.10 spokesperson said: “These reports are incorrect.
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