PM says he will not be 'forced into a premature decision' amid reports he is going to scrap Manchester leg.
BBC political reporter in Manchester
Pressure is growing on the PM to make an announcement as reports continue to circle that he is going to scrap the line's Birmingham to Manchester leg.Repeatedly asked on BBC Breakfast to confirm whether HS2 would continue all the way to Manchester, he said: "I know there's lots of speculation but all I can say is I'm not going to be forced into a premature decision because it's good for someone's TV programme.
Former prime ministers Boris Johnson, Theresa May and David Cameron have all issued warnings against scaling the high-speed line back. The line aims to cut journey times, creating more space on the rail network and more jobs outside London. But HS2 has faced delays, spiralling costs and cuts.
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