The new transport secretary, Chris Grayling, said he did not intend to cancel the high-speed HS2 rail project, linking London to Birmingham, with later extensions to Manchester and Leeds.
The Stop HS2 campaign group had called on Chris Grayling to urgently review the project on cost grounds, and the effect on towns and cities near the route.
The new transport secretary also said he wanted to reach a quick decision on where a new runway should be built to meet growing demand for air travel to and from London.
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