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Radio Merseyside,3 mins

Liverpool’s Missing Link

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Sir Keir Starmer has defended a decision to delay plans to extend high-speed rail services across the north-west of England. The prime minister told BBC North West Tonight that while "the commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail remains... I just want to make sure we get it right". It is believed the plans had been due to be announced at Labour's party conference in Liverpool next week.

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