Labour to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail project

Exclusive: Starmer and Reeves expected to announce move before Labour conference, with aim of boosting backbench moraleKeir Starmer is to formally revive Northern Powerhouse rail this autumn with an announcement expected before the Labour conference, as a major demonstration of Labour’s commitment to northern infrastructure.Sources said the speech would be delivered by Starmer and Rachel Reeves as they attempt to show their commitment to Labour’s former heartlands across the north of England, where Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is eyeing significant gains at the next general election. Continue reading...

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