the Local Democracy Reporting Service.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAn announcement on the government\u2019s planning inspectorate website, a pre-application process was withdrawn in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced on 29 July the cancellation and review of government projects and said the Conservative government had made \u00a322 billion of “unfunded pledges”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cancelled projects included the A27 Arundel bypass and the Stonehenge tunnel, with the new hospital programme affecting Frimley Park and the Royal Berkshire Hospital being put in review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But there are still hopes that the project could become a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Dhesi, who held a debate in parliament on the western rail link in April, said he had “long been a supporter” of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has eastablished the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow, to make sure it “remains on the Government’s agenda”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Dhesi added: \u201cSince the Conservative government promised to build it over a decade ago, this nationally significant infrastructure project has been beset by delays and funding challenges, yet receives wide cross-party and local support from businesses and residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith a new Labour government, I know it is steadfast in its commitment to economic growth, and enhancing our infrastructure and rail connectivity, alongside tackling the climate crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I look forward to future discussions on how we can improve all transport services for my Slough constituents.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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