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Tracy Brabin: Scrapping HS2 would be economic vandalism

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Tracy Brabin: Scrapping HS2 would be economic vandalism

Tracy Brabin: Scrapping HS2 would be economic vandalism

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has pleaded with the government to “stop inflicting economic damage on our region.” Tracy Brabin said that scrapping HS2 in the North would “tear up any idea of levelling up,” and would harm jobs and investment.

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