Simon Calder on how HS2 squandered billions to become a national embarrassment
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The Independent highlights the importance of on-the-ground journalism in addressing current issues like reproductive rights and climate change. It emphasizes the need for unbiased reporting without paywalls, making quality journalism accessible to all. Additionally, it discusses the challenges faced by HS2, where new management, under chief executive Mark Wild, acknowledges past failures in cost and schedule control. The organization is urged to improve performance while maintaining safety and budget effectiveness, amidst political scrutiny from the Labour party.
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New chief executive, Mark Wild, says the position he has inherited is unacceptable and that HS has failed in its mission to control costs and deliver to schedule.
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