Boris Johnson faces backbench rebellion as he gives green light to controversial HS2 project

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Boris Johnson faces backbench rebellion as he gives green light to controversial HS2 project
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Boris Johnson is facing the prospect of rebellion from backbench Tory MPs after giving the green light to the HS2 rail line between London, Birmingham and Crewe. More follows…

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