Rishi Sunak finally axes HS2 in the north

I don't know what the big deal is to be honest, they've only got to hop off at Birmingham to Manchester, although I can see why you'd want to get past Birmingham as fast as you can.

The mistake made at the beginning was Labours big mistake, they began their grandiose scheme in London , they should have started it in the North and gone East and West first across the Pennines get that sorted, then worked South  

Sunak is talking on behalf of the tax payers, saving money, now all we need him to do is the same with these illegal migrants, he's on the right track then .... track ...no pun intended.

That's not quite the full picture. 2 hours 6 minutes is the fastest possible, with most trains taking 6 hours or more.

Netjets is a bit faster if you're near Biggin Hill.

i suppose it does add to the daily commute …

In dad’s early adulthood a research scientist at a London establishment could afford a home at the end of the Metropolitan line

In mine my approach for a research job at the Royal Marsden meant the nearest ‘starter home’ affordable on tbe salary was in Newbury

Sarah and Jennifer’s early adulthood saw those distances reach Manchester….

I’ve genuinely no bloody idea what Melissa is going to do in five years time to pursue her dream career in acting. I almost hope i’ll not make it to 71 to witness the destruction of her dream

Maybe they will cut back on the diversity courses all the staff had to go on!
Then there was the insect disruption surveys, the possible graveyard bones to move and so on and so on £££££

The ability to change direction when circumstances show the original decision was wrong, seems a plus point.

Cameron fucked up in government, realised he couldn’t correct his misjudgements, and resigned.

He should now have the sense to keep his trap shut and let the fourth PM since he withdrew get on and try to retrieve something from the mess he and the others left and not draw attention to ther failings…