Northern Powerhouse Rail reportedly pushed back again as government insists line will go ahead

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Keir Starmer had been expected to set out plan for rail project at Labour conference next week

The Northern Powerhouse Rail project is facing fresh delays with Keir Starmer no longer expected to set out a plan for the scheme at the upcoming Labour conference, according to reports.

The prime minister had been expected to make an announcement on the line between Liverpool and Manchester next week.

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