Sunak criticised for failing to deliver on key infrastructure projects

Labour criticises chancellor ahead of budget for lots of announcements and not much delivery'

Labour has criticised Rishi Sunak for lots of announcements and not much delivery" on infrastructure projects, as the chancellor conceded that of 7bn in this week's budget for expanding regional transport links, only 1.5bn is new money.

Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, said that while she welcomed moves to improve transport in cities such as her own, Leeds, she was deeply sceptical about what would happen, citing long delays and uncertainty surrounding projects such as Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2.