What's happened
Government reallocates
HS2 funds to bus services in the north and Midlands
Why it matters
The decision to reallocate funds from the controversial HS2 project to improve bus services in the north and Midlands is significant as it reflects a shift in transport priorities and has sparked political debate.
What the papers say
The Times reports that the transport secretary, Mark Harper, emphasized the benefits of investing in buses, while The Mirror highlights Labour's criticism of the government's decision, accusing the Chancellor of making up fake roads to distract from the HS2 controversy.
How we got here
The decision to divert funds from the HS2 project follows the prime minister's announcement to cancel the northern leg of the high-speed rail line and reinvest the saved
£36 billion in smaller transport projects across the country.
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