The News Agents Rishi Sunak’s Great British Train Robbery
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Oct 6, 2023 The podcast discusses the cancellation of the HS2 project and the implications for leveling up the north. They also analyze the surprising victory of Labour in a Scottish by-election and its impact on the upcoming general election. The hosts confront the Prime Minister's dishonesty and discuss racism and discrimination in Parliament. They share personal reflections on purpose in politics and strengthening democracy.
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HS2 Flip-Flopping
- The government's stance on HS2 has been inconsistent and confusing.
- They've switched between supporting and opposing the project, creating a 'pathetic spectacle'.
HS2's Human Failings
- HS2, despite cross-party support, suffered from human failings, not just external factors.
- Blaming uncontrollable circumstances avoids addressing the government's responsibility for its failure.
Network North's Unraveling
- The Prime Minister's 'Network North' plan, presented as a replacement for HS2, quickly unraveled.
- It included projects already completed, nonexistent projects, and some not even in the North.