Chancellor insists new railways will go ahead despite 2030s start date

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Chancellor insists new railways will go ahead despite 2030s start date

The chancellor is in Leeds announcing the government’s plans for new railway lines in the North.

Rachel Reeves says Northern Powerhouse Rail will be delivered in three phases, with £1bn available today to start purchasing land for the initial phase.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-starmer-labour-trump-lammy-vance-tankers-greenland-threats-nato-12593360

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Date: January 14, 2026