Killingworth
Established Member
Too many red wall seats at stake for it not to happen!
It will be kept quiet for as long as possible, dripping out in stages to give good news stories when contracts are as good as let. Nothing publicly cancelled and delays hidden. Saves all the flak from the likes of us if there are any hitches.
Meanwhile HS2 East will be sinking below the folder for Piccadilly Platforms 15/16. Both could be reactivated if a rabbit was needed - but likely to remain a long way from being built.