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PM hits out at 30 years of ‘vested interests standing in the way of change’, as David Cameron leads criticism over scrapping of high-speed rail plans
“And why? Because our political system is too focused on short-term advantage, not long-term success. Politicians spent more time campaigning for change than actually delivering it. It doesn’t have to be this way. I won’t be this way.” Downing Street insiders said their strategy was intended to force Sir Keir Starmer to take a position on the eye-catching policy announcements – although Labour believes the Prime Minister’s gambit will end up backfiring.
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