Mind the Gap
There are accusations of betrayal as the HS2 rail extension to Leeds is scrapped
Newscast · BBC News
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Show Notes
There are accusations of betrayal as the HS2 rail extension to Leeds is scrapped. Train enthusiast, David Brewer, who has visited all the railway stations in the UK, shares his thoughts about how the money should be spent.
Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, admits to Laura K that he’s frustrated over the situation with trade and Northern Ireland.
And Adam, Laura and Chris explain changes to the cap on the cost of social care.
Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and Sally Abrahams. The assistant editor was Alison Gee and the editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.