Chancellor insists new railways will go ahead despite 2030s start date

The chancellor says the fact the government has already signed off on a third runway for Heathrow, a second runway for Gatwick and the Ox-Cam corridor shows "these are not hollow promises".

Rachel Reeves says Northern Powerhouse Rail will be delivered in three phases, with £1bn available today to start purchasing land for the initial phase.
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