The Independent highlights the ongoing struggles with the HS2 project, emphasizing criticism from the Commons public accounts committee (PAC). The committee's report warns that the government's ability to deliver even a reduced version of HS2 is questionable after significant taxpayer money has already been squandered. Citing instances of fiscal irresponsibility, such as a £100 million bat protection tunnel, the PAC portrays HS2 as a cautionary tale in project management. Their scrutiny raises concerns over the project's value for money amid widespread public investment.
High-speed rail between London and Birmingham may never be delivered due to a lack of government competence, with the Commons public accounts committee labeling HS2 as a failed project.
Despite significant taxpayer investment, the PAC found that HS2 is an example of poor project management, with doubts about the government's capability to deliver even a scaled-back version.
The PAC chair Geoffrey Clifton-Brown emphasized that the inquiry into HS2 has shifted to focus on identifying any potential benefits from a government that has already wasted billions.
The report highlights notable financial waste, such as a £100 million bat protection tunnel, indicating severe flaws in the handling of the HS2 project.
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