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There will be 'no let-up' in the construction of HS2 next year, according to the high-speed rail project's boss.

Labour will not bring HS2 to the North of England, Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader told the Manchester Evening News today (January 11) that he has ruled out putting the ill-fated plans for a new high-speed railway line between Birmingham and Manchester back on track.

Will Luke Humphries make the cut for next year's Premier League? Have your say in the comments section below.Gareth Hughes tweeted: “Luke will need to put either winning the matchplay or the Grand Prix on his resume for that to happen but he regularly proves over the shorter format he can mix it with the game's biggest players.”Jon Thompson added: “Is playing well enough and doesn't seem to be in the category of players they'll just ignore no matter how well they play. Could easily be out if we get some random major winners and/or they keep picking Anderson for no reason.”@D_Darts125 said: “He'll need a great run at a major - possibly win one, but that looks more and more likely” while @TheThorn69 tweeted: “Hopefully yes.

Jimmy Kimmel is offering a tongue-in-cheek apology after being shunned for his criticism of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.