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Can Burnham Actually Revive HS2?
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September 3, 2026
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In this video, we’ll explain the long-running HS2 kerfuffle, why Burnham wants to revive the cancelled northern leg, and whether he actually can.
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Sources:
Burnham’s comments about HS2
‘HS2 lite’ proposal
Can Burnham actually revive HS2?
Cost of HS2
HS2 polling
Starmer comments on HS2
Centre for British Progress report on UK infrastructure
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