Interview with Sir Keir Starmer on HS2 partly scrapped

The transcript discusses the government's failure to fulfill promises related to the Northern Powerhouse and HS2 projects. It highlights the broken promises of extending HS2 to Leeds and creating a new line from Manchester to Leeds. The discussion critiques the government's claim of a £96 billion investment, pointing out that much of it is already spent. The transcript emphasizes the importance of new lines for capacity and criticizes the government's leveling up agenda as mere rhetoric. It contrasts the government's actions with the speaker's party's commitment to their plans.

What is the significance of the phrase 'leveling up' in the context of the North?

In what way does the speaker believe the government has failed the North?