Scrapping HS2 would be a 'disaster' and prevent transformation of road and rail network, a strategy group says
Mr Lockhart added:"They've probably realised they've spent too much money and take it to Crewe and postpone the rest. They've made so many promises over it and now the government is so fragile.
Earlier this month, it was revealed a £137m extension to the West Midlands Metro passing underneath Curzon Street Station - a yet-to-be-built hub for the proposed route - had been delayed by HS2.By Phil Mackie, BBC News CorrespondentMany businesses have already relocated to Birmingham in anticipation of the project going ahead
The skyline is filled with new office buildings and hotels which in turn are surrounded by more than a dozen giant cranes which are building the next developments. However if you live along the route and have seen little or no benefit from the new high speed rail line then today's announcement may be more welcome.
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