HS2 could be scrapped as critic gets role in independent review

Government needs ‘clear evidence’ before going ahead, says transport secretary

The future of the proposed High Speed 2 rail project has been thrown into further doubt after a major critic of the scheme was appointed deputy chair of a review launched by the government.

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