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Sunak’s factional manoeuvring has broken the political consensus.

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Good morning. All eyes should be on the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election where polling has now opened. It will be a key test of Labour’s campaign to regain seats in Scotland.

But today: a few thoughts on Rishi Sunak’s announcement on scrapping the northern leg of HS2 and the breakdown of consensus.

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