Theresa May Slams Plan to Scrap Manchester Leg of HS2 Rail Project

Decision Expected Within Weeks

The Manchester leg of the HS2 rail project is set to be scrapped within weeks, according to senior government sources. Prime Minister Theresa May has joined other former prime ministers in criticizing the plan to axe the leg, urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to consider the long-term impact of the decision. The money saved from axing the Manchester leg will be allocated to other infrastructure projects, such as roads, local trains, and buses.

Crowd-Pleasing Projects on the Horizon

The billions of pounds saved by scrapping the Manchester leg of HS2 will be invested in projects aimed at improving transportation for local communities. Roads, local trains, and buses are expected to benefit from the reallocated funds, pleasing commuters and voters alike.

May Joins Criticism of Plan

Theresa May has echoed the concerns of Boris Johnson and George Osborne in urging the government not to scrap the Manchester leg of HS2. Speaking at the Henley Literary Festival, May argued that the rail project was necessary to address the lack of capacity on the West Coast Main Line. She also called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend the route to Euston in central London, rather than stopping at Old Oak Common in west London, to ensure that her constituents are not disadvantaged.

It remains to be seen whether the government will go ahead with the decision to axe the Manchester leg of HS2. The prime minister's announcement is anticipated shortly after the Conservative Party conference, which begins in Manchester today. With the fate of the rail project hanging in the balance, all eyes will be on the government's long-term transportation plans.