Scrapping a HS2 Northern leg “another betrayal of the North”

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, made a statement responding to the news that the HS2 Northern leg is being scrapped.

06 Oct 2023

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said:

"This is yet another betrayal of the North which will punish passengers and businesses alike.

"As we have found with this government, the devil is in the detail, and we can’t take them at their word.

"Northern transport investment requires long-term planning and conversations with local leaders who know their areas best."

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