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Exposing a multibillion-pound cover-up at HS2
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Oct 23, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
As the cost began to spiral, HS2 bosses allegedly shredded documents, sacked whistleblowers and used misleading projections to keep the scheme alive and the cash coming. We speak to the team behind a new investigation into the beleaguered rail project, and hear one whistleblower’s secret recordings. HS2 Ltd denies any wrongdoing.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:- Jonathan Calvert, Insight Editor, The Sunday Times.- George Arbuthnott, Deputy Insight Editor, The Sunday Times.Host: Luke Jones.Read more: HS2: The secret files that expose a multibillion-pound cover-up https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hs2-billion-pound-coverup-cost-files-investigation-skzv2nxwj Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.ukClips: Parliament, ITV News, BBC Panorama, Times Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Oct 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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