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Responding to figures confirmed by the HS2 executive chairman of HS2 costs soaring to over £66 billion, Joanna Marchong, investigations campaign manager of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
“The continued soaring costs of HS2 are a slap in the face for taxpayers.
“Even with the termination of extensions, this project continues to look like a financial trainwreck.
“If HS2 is to go ahead at all, ministers must finally get spending on track.”
TPA spokespeople are available for live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews via 07795 084 113 (no texts)
Media contact:
Joanna Marchong
Investigations Campaign Manager, TaxPayers' Alliance
[email protected]
24-hour media hotline: 07795 084 113 (no texts)
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