Mr Sunak said on Sunday that there are 'spades in the ground' and that he 'won't commit to any further speculation'. | ITV National News
Asked about the subject by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Mr Sunak said on Sunday thatThere has been much media speculation the prime minister is considering axing the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 due to spiralling costs.
He indicated that councils will still be able to implement 20mph zones for drivers if they have local consent and follow government guidance. Talking about his recent decision to cut back measures to reach net-zero, the prime minister said that prioritising working people was the "decision I've made".
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