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Reform Party's Tice Targets Northern Rail Projects Amid Controversy

9/9/2025

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Richard Tice, deputy leader of the Reform party, proposed canceling northern high-speed rail projects.
Labour plans to revive the £17bn Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) connecting Liverpool and Manchester.
Tice's remarks coincide with growing support for Reform, threatening NPR's viability.
Andrew Gilligan criticized high-speed rail, advocating for more efficient alternative routes.
Henri Murison cautioned that cutting proposed links could negatively impact jobs and investment.
The government will soon unveil its vision for enhancing northern transport infrastructure.

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Richard Tice, deputy leader of the Reform party, proposed canceling northern high-speed rail projects.
Labour plans to revive the £17bn Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) connecting Liverpool and Manchester.
Tice's remarks coincide with growing support for Reform, threatening NPR's viability.
Andrew Gilligan criticized high-speed rail, advocating for more efficient alternative routes.
Henri Murison cautioned that cutting proposed links could negatively impact jobs and investment.
The government will soon unveil its vision for enhancing northern transport infrastructure.