07-07-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com

Don't cut regional transport projects to pay for defence - Claire Ward subscription

Times Online - A day is a long time in politics. But it shouldnmp;#39;t be. Last Monday, Andy Burnham set out his vision for government, which put devolution at the heart of an empowered Britain. Less than 24 hours later, while Sir Keir Starmer delivered his speech on defence, I was on the phone with his office, being informed that the East Midlands would be losing nearly mp;pound;1 billion of investment across two major road schemes.
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