TGThe Guardian·1dPolitics
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Government Publishes First Honest HS2 Cost Estimate, Setting £102.7bn Baseline to Hold Future Delivery Accountable
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HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits
“Alarming language ('obscene increase', 'shocking legacy') emphasizes massive cost overruns and decade-long delays, with blame attribution.”