Rishi Sunak Faces Pressure from Northern Leaders for HS2 Meeting

Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure to meet with northern leaders regarding the future of HS2.

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The prime minister recently engaged in a tense interview with ITV Granada's Andrew Misra.

The conversation became confrontational as speculation grew about Sunak potentially scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the multi-billion pound rail project.

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When asked if he would meet with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to discuss the future of HS2, Sunak initially ignored the question.

In response to the interviewer's persistence, Sunak vaguely stated, "I'm always meeting people all the time."

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The interviewer continued to press for a direct answer, asking if Sunak would specifically meet with northern leaders in relation to HS2.

Sunak dodged the question and claimed to have previously met with numerous northern leaders on the matter over the years.

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However, the interviewer pushed for clarity, asking Sunak if he would meet with these leaders in the future.

Sunak, avoiding a direct response, emphasized his commitment to delivering for communities across the north and investing in infrastructure beyond just HS2.

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Despite being pressed for a clear answer, Sunak refused to speculate on the future of the project, leaving concerns unresolved about the extent of the rail line's expansion northward.