HS2 Northern Leg: The Cost Debate Introduction The future of the HS2 high-speed rail project’s northern leg is cast into uncertainty as Grant Shapps, former transport secretary and current Minister of Defence, hints at potential changes to the plans. While Shapps stops short of confirming the scrapping of the project, he does emphasize the importance […]
Spending More Money on HS2: Cabinet Minister calls it “Irresponsible” Introduction Amidst growing concerns over rising costs, Grant Shapps, a cabinet minister and former transport secretary, has stated that it would be “irresponsible” for the government to continue spending money on HS2, the high-speed rail line from London to the north of England. Shapps argues […]
Grant Shapps vows to keep backing Ukraine as UK defence secretary Introduction Grant Shapps, the newly appointed UK defence secretary, has pledged to continue the UK‘s support for Ukraine. Shapps, who is one of the most experienced ministers in the government, with seven cabinet posts under his belt since becoming an MP in 2005, takes […]
Grant Shapps vows to keep backing Ukraine as UK defence secretary The Appointment of Grant Shapps Grant Shapps, the new UK defence secretary, has pledged to continue the country’s support for Ukraine. This follows his appointment to the role, which is his fifth cabinet job in less than a year. Shapps has previously served as […]
Grant Shapps Appointed as UK’s New Defense Secretary in Mini Cabinet Reshuffle Published on Thu 31 Aug 2023 09.44 BST | Last modified on Thu 31 Aug 2023 11.21 BST By Aubrey Allegretti, Senior Political Correspondent Grant Shapps has been appointed as the new defense secretary of the UK, replacing Ben Wallace in a mini […]