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b8de67a3 | 1 years ago (raw) | export | reply | flag 
 So, just to make sure the #North has no chance of reversing the cancellation of the North of #Birmingham section, #RishiSunak has authorised the immediate sale of properties/sites compulsory purchased along the route; while this might not (quite) make reviving the plan(s) impossible, it makes it a lot more difficult.

For those in the #North who voted #tory, this surely must be the final piece of evidence needed to conclude you were misled & exploited for Southern gains?

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/oct/05/sunaks-spiteful-sale-of-land-intended-for-hs2-dashes-hopes-of-revival
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89284abe | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @43d7c4ea so, have they found a way around this then?
"Feasibility
The decision to cancel parts of the HS2 programme will require primary legislation and required processes to lift or alter safeguarded land will need to be followed."
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-major-projects-portfolio-accounting-officer-assessments/continuing-investment-in-hs2-phase-1-accounting-officer-assessment-october-2023
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f3c71d68 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @43d7c4ea I hope all opposition parties promise to compulsory purchase the land back at the presale value-10% and then offer it back to original owners or their descendants at the original compensation given, or give it to LA if unsold in 10 years for Social housing or similar social benefit depending on the type of land it is.