Archive: Boris Johnson makes northern powerhouse pledge in 2019

The transcript outlines a commitment to fund the Leeds to Manchester route, emphasizing the importance of local decision-making. It highlights plans to accelerate work on these projects, aiming to finalize a deal by autumn. The speaker stresses the need to inject pace into the Northern powerhouse rail initiative to unlock jobs and boost growth.

What is the primary focus of the speaker's pledge?

• To fund the Leeds to Manchester route

• To create a new university

• To fund a new airport

• To build a new hospital

Who does the speaker believe should decide what comes next?

• International investors

• Local people

• The government

• The mayor

What has the speaker tasked officials with?

• To slow down the project

• To accelerate their work on plans

• To cancel the project

• To find new investors

What is the ultimate goal of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project according to the speaker?

• To increase tourism

• To improve education

• To unlock jobs and boost growth

• To reduce taxes

What does the speaker encourage the audience to do?

• To criticize the plans

• To applaud and support the initiative

• To leave the meeting

• To remain silent