Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves

Labour — Leeds West and Pudsey

Speaking in the House of Commons on 23 June 2026

Debate

Transport Infrastructure: North-west England

Contribution

This Government, for the first time, have backed Northern Powerhouse Rail with actual money in the spending review. The programme will improve connections between key cities—Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield and York. We have not yet taken a decision on the type of station that we will deliver at Manchester Piccadilly, but I recognise my hon. Friend’s preference for an underground station. I recently met Bev Craig, the leader of the city council, to discuss how the Government can support Manchester’s ambition for an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly.

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