Government to work with private sector to build Lower Thames Crossing

Rachel Reeves made the announcement during a major speech this morning

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 29th Jan 2025
Last updated 29th Jan 2025

The government will work with the private sector to build the Lower Thames Crossing, Rachel Reeves has said.

In a major speech this morning the Chancellor said the Government would "work with the private sector to deliver the infrastructure that our country desperately needs".

She added: "This includes the Lower Thames Crossing, which will improve connectivity at Dover, Felixstowe and Harwich, alleviating severe congestion as goods destined to export come from the North and the Midlands, and across the country, to markets overseas.

"To drive growth and deliver value for money for taxpayers, we are exploring options to privately finance this important project."

More to follow.

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