Among the alternatives being considered by the government is a package of projects including rail, bus and road schemes linking Birmingham and Manchester, funded by the money not spent on the high speed railway.
Number 10 could bring forward a decision on HS2 to this week after questions about the line eclipsed the Conservative Party conference.
One plan being considered by senior Tory figures would be to hold a cabinet meeting in Manchester, mid-conference, and announce it here this week., a new podcast from Sky News and Politico which previews the week ahead in UK politics.Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips Watch live each week on Sunday at 8:30am on Sky channel 501, Freeview 233, Virgin 602, the Sky News website and app or YouTube.
The Department of Transport has worked up a package of alternative projects - rail, bus and road schemes - which could be funded from money saved by scrapping the Manchester to Birmingham leg of the project.and Theresa May have led the opposition to the change.
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