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Portillo Urged Cancellation of Elizabeth Line

Former Treasury minister deemed Crossrail too costly and unnecessary, newly released papers reveal.
WHO: Former Treasury Minister Portillo
WHAT: Warned against the construction of the Elizabeth Line
WHEN: Dec 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: Believed the project was too costly and unnecessary
Sources (1): Financial Times

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