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How HS2 caused the UK to lose focus on 'levelling up' during years of high-speed rail delays

  • Written by: Steven McCabe, Associate Professor and political economist, Birmingham City University

Pressure on the UK government to confirm its plans for the controversial HS2 high-speed rail project is growing as the Conservative party prepares for its annual conference.

Much of the country is keen to hear about the fate of HS2. But since the conference is being held in Manchester, one of the northern cities set to benefit from HS2 if it goes...

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