Procrastination over HS2 is the one thing we don’t need right now

By Richard Steer2023-10-02T06:00:00

Rishi Sunak’s dithering and doubting over key infrastructure projects and the green agenda is damaging the UK’s prospects for economic growth and our global reputation, writes Richard Steer

One of the privileges I enjoy in my role is having the opportunity to meet business people from around the world who shape the built environment on a global stage. In these situations, the reputation of the UK is paramount.

With limited exceptions, we are regarded as an important and relatively stable market in which to invest and operate. London alone had a GDP of around £497bn in 2020 and output is now 4.4% above pre-pandemic levels. It is by far the fastest growing part of the UK.

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