Boris Johnson HS2 announcement - watch LIVE

11 February 2020, 12:24

Boris Johnson has delivered his final verdict on the HS2 project
Boris Johnson has delivered his final verdict on the HS2 project. Picture: PA

By Asher McShane

Boris Johnson is delivering a statement to the Commons on the progress of phase one of the HS2 high-speed rail project.

Watch the Prime Minister's remarks below

Boris Johnson announces HS2 rail line gets go-ahead | LBC

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