‘Disrespectful’ Rishi Sunak slated for confirming axe of northern HS2 leg

The issue has been at the forefront of debate this week during the Conservative party conference in Manchester, the very city where HS2 was supposed to benefit.

Critics, local leaders and businesses have blasted the prime minister for refusing to confirm the cancellation earlier in the week as reports initially suggested.

But today, Sunak confirmed he would “end the long-running saga” and instead pledged £36 billion to new…