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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
The News Quiz - 6th October
Nov 3, 2023
Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Bethany Black, and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to discuss the cancellation of the world's most delayed train, an awkward work event, and the most patient guide dog. They also talk about the mixed feelings on HS2 cancellation, a speech by an unelected Prime Minister, the Tory slogan, immigration rhetoric, and the algae problem in Lock-nays with humorous commentary.
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- Cancellation of HS2 impacts transportation plans, with Manchester affected but Metro link extension to Manchester Airport seen as positive development.
- Rishi Sunak's speech at the Conservative Party conference criticized for contradicting party's past actions while attempting to present a different image.
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HS2 cancellation and transport plans
The podcast discusses the cancellation of HS2 and the impact on transportation plans. The Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, criticizes Rishi Sunak for cancelling the northern part of HS2 and suggests that the government is not delivering on regional railways. Manchester is highlighted as one of the cities that is affected by the cancellation. The extension of the Metro link to Manchester Airport is mentioned as a positive development in the transport plans.
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