HS2: scrapping scheme would divide farmers, warns expert

Rural property specialist says Rishi Sunak's rumoured plans to cancel troubled train line would be unprecedented

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Some farmers may welcome the expected decision, while others would be left 'heartbroken'.
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Some farmers may welcome the expected decision, while others would be left 'heartbroken'.

A decision to scrap the next phase of troubled trainline HS2, would receive a mixed reception from farmers, a rural property expert has warned. Jonathan Scott Smith, partner and joint head of Compulsory...

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