A Labour MP says the leak 'blows apart' government claims that putting back the project will save money and 'lays bare the consequences' of the decision - including a claim the line will not terminate at Euston until 2041.
Labour says it has obtained a leaked document showing proposed delays to HS2 would end up increasing the cost of the project for the government.that the construction of the northwest sections - from Birmingham to Crewe, then Crewe to Manchester - would be delayed by two years to spread the cost and save money.
Ms Haigh also said officials warned about the London hub at Euston, saying trains could be forced to terminate on the outskirts of the capital instead until 2041. "Over £100bn is required each year, or was last year, in order to service the overdraft. That's greater than the amount we spend on defence.
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