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“If the Government pulled out of contracts, or indeed private sector companies pulled out of contracts, whenever a profit warning was issued, that would be the best way to ensure that companies failed

lost.” and jobs were THERESA MAY Prime Minister defends Government actions over the failure of Carillion.

“London is still set to receive almost three times more transport investment per person than the North. This is indefensible.” LUKE RAIKES Senior Research Fellow at IPPR North criticises the levels of spending in the North compared with London.

“Following the disastrous East Coast franchise decision, giving a contract to Carillion is yet another example of the negligent and carefree approach towards awarding contracts from Chris Grayling.” ANDY MCDONALD Shadow Transport Secretary calls for Carillion’s rail contracts to be taken in-house. “Am I happy with the current East Coast situation? Not at all ” CHRIS GRAYLING Secretary of State for Transport replies to questions about the East Coast franchise at a Transport Select Committee hearing. “Northern Powerhouse Rail is an exciting development with the potential to transform the economy of the north of England.” PAUL PLUMMER Rail Delivery Group Chief Executive discusses publication of Transport for the North’s draft Strategic Transport Plan and Long Term Rail Strategy.