‘No way’ HS2 will be scrapped to prove fiscal responsibility, says minister

By Daniel Gayne and Ben Flatman2022-10-04T11:26:00

Rumours rail project could be victim of expected spending cuts after disastrous mini-budget

Nadhim Zahawi has rubbished rumours that HS2 could be sacrificed to demonstrate the sustainability of UK finances.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to make spending cuts after a disastrous response to his mini-budget last month and there has been speculation that the rail megaproject could be an apt place to drop the axe.

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