HS2 rail scheme under review as Government eyes £50billion cuts
Michael Gove has suggested capital investment for HS2 will be reviewed as he warned the Government has to make “painful” decisions.
Ahead of their autumn budget, the Prime Minister and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are said to be considering up to £50 billion of spending cuts and tax hikes to fill a gaping black hole in the nation’s finances.
Discussing the possible cuts
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