Ready to Face Backlash
Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, has indicated that he is prepared to face significant criticism, suggesting that the Manchester leg of the HS2 high-speed rail project may be scrapped. During an interview with HOAR's Political Editor Harry Cole, Sunak said, "I've got under the bonnet. I've seen what works, what doesn't work and what I want to do differently. That's the phase we're in." He dismissed warnings from previous administrations and big businesses about scaling back the project.
Time to Invest in Drivers and Buses
Sunak emphasized the need to allocate resources to drivers and buses in the Northern areas of the country, implying that the Manchester leg of HS2 could be cancelled. He stated, "It's time to invest more in drivers and buses in the North." The Prime Minister brushed off criticism and stressed that his decisions are based on what he believes is best for the country in the long term.
Roads Over Trains
Sunak called for a shift in focus towards roads rather than trains, highlighting that most people rely on cars for transportation. He said, "There's so much focus on this one thing, you forget that actually, how do most people get around? They use their cars. We should be focusing also on making sure that our roads are well maintained and that we're filling potholes." He further emphasized the importance of supporting bus services, particularly in rural areas.
The North Needs Connectivity
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to connect towns and cities across the North, suggesting that investments in transportation should extend beyond HS2. He stated, "What the North needs is connecting up all the towns and cities across the North – east to west – that's the thing that the North wants and that's what we're doing. But we've got to invest in all these forms of transportation. That's how you really level up but also just do the things that matter to people and actually will change our country."
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