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Business Leaders Urge PM to Support Northern Powerhouse Rail

10/16/2025

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Over 70 North business leaders have urged the Prime Minister to back the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project.
They say NPR will improve connectivity between Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford, and Leeds.
They estimate NPR could add £14.4 billion to the North's economy by 2060.
The letter says NPR should differ from HS2 and focus on local collaboration.
Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, welcomed government support.

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Over 70 North business leaders have urged the Prime Minister to back the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project.
They say NPR will improve connectivity between Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford, and Leeds.
They estimate NPR could add £14.4 billion to the North's economy by 2060.
The letter says NPR should differ from HS2 and focus on local collaboration.
Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, welcomed government support.