Theresa May remains 'absolutely committed' to HS2 rail link
by Press Association from World news | The Guardian on (#2MRAB)
PM ends speculation that she was preparing to drop new north-south railway from Tory general election manifesto
Theresa May has committed to delivering the HS2 high-speed rail link.
The prime minister was reportedly coming under pressure from Tory MPs in the south to cancel HS2, which the government projects will cost 55.7bn.
But her announcement will end speculation that she was preparing to drop the new north-south railway from the Conservatives' general election manifesto.
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