£4.7 Billion from Scrapped HS2 Allocated to Local Transport in North and Midlands

The funding aims to address transport needs in smaller communities, with critics questioning its potential impact.

Northern and Midlands councils to receive £4.7 billion from scrapped HS2 funds for local transport improvements.
Funding aimed at smaller cities, towns, and rural areas, with a focus on road repairs, mass transit, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak describes the reallocation as 'levelling up in action', promising more immediate benefits than HS2.
Critics, including Labour, label the plan as another broken promise, questioning the transformative impact on regional transport.
The funding will be available from April 2025, raising concerns about its effectiveness in addressing current transport issues.