UK PM Rishi Sunak scraps major high-speed rail link; plans to phase out smoking
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-04 10:17:41
Summary
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced new policies, including the controversial decision to scrap the northern leg of the HS2 high-speed rail network. He positioned himself as a change candidate and also announced measures to crackdown on smoking, curb illegal immigration, and reform the education system. The move has faced criticism from both sides of the political spectrum, and Sunak's leadership has been challenged. Opinion polls suggest that the public thinks he is failing to deliver on key priorities.
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