HS2
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Asked about government ministers? support for HS2 , the PMS said HS2 was government policy and the usual whipping arrangements for votes would be in place.
Asked about criticism for the project, the PMS said there was very strong support from leaders of cities including Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds because they rightly believed it was an important investment for the whole of the UK and in helping to rebalance the economy. When increasing rail capacity, the government strongly believed the country needed the most modern railway system possible.
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