UK PM Rishi Sunak cancels $43bn northern HS2 high-speed train line
Oct 4, 2023 #HS2 #RishiSunak #UKEconomy
It is day four of the Conservative Party conference in Manchester and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set
Oct 4, 2023 #HS2 #RishiSunak #UKEconomy
It is day four of the Conservative Party conference in Manchester and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is setting out his vision for the United Kingdom.
It is being described as the most important speech of his political career.
Sunak has canceled the northern leg of the HS2 high-speed rail project, blaming a doubling in costs for the decision.
The prime minister aims to bolster his leadership by indicating he is willing to take tough decisions in the short term for long-term gain.
Sunak’s speech will be the final event of the conference.
Chris Wilkins, is a Former Director of Strategy for Prime Minister Theresa May. He joins us from Surrey, UK to discuss the latest updates.
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