Boris Johnson Expresses Concerns over Rishi Sunak's Stance on HS2

2023-09-29 17:36:57

Boris Johnson Urges Rishi Sunak to Address HS2 Concerns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his disapproval of Chancellor Rishi Sunak amidst speculations about the potential cancellation of the next phase of the HS2 project.

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Johnson dismissed the idea of curtailing the project and referred to it as a "total white elephant" if left incomplete, emphasizing the need to push forward with the initiative.

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Addressing the speculation surrounding HS2, Sunak stated, "[...] we’ve already got spades in the ground on the first bit of HS2. But what I would say is HS2 is just one of the many things we are doing to level up across our country and it’s one of the many things we’re doing to invest in in the north and in transport infrastructure in the north."

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Johnson highlighted the significant progress already made in the construction of HS2, stating, "They have dug colossal tunnels, and built bridges, and rerouted roads. You can see HS2 from space. You can’t stop now — and you can’t stop at Birmingham."

Fears of Delayed Legs and Regeneration Potential

Expressing concern about the rumored delay of the Manchester and East Midlands legs, Johnson warned against disregarding the regeneration potential of the Euston site, which could provide an economic boost of £50 billion.

He further criticized the possibility of spending over £100 billion for a line that would be slower than the existing service, referring to it as a "total white elephant" and a wasteful endeavor.

Johnson concluded by emphasizing the importance of bridging the infrastructure gap across the country and granting the cities in the north the same transportation advantages as the south, enabling regional development and productivity.

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To Sunak, Johnson issued a direct message, stating, "This is a pivotal moment, a time when we need to show, as a country, that we still have the requisite guts and ambition. Let’s cut the cackle and get on with it."

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