11/03/2010

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Duration: 50 minutes

As the government announces plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham, Newsnight looks at whether there will be the political and funding momentum for the link to arrive on time, or if it is likely to be stopped in its tracks. Plus there's an exclusive interview with the man dubbed President Bush's brain - Karl Rove.

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Thu 11 Mar 2010 22:30 BBC Two only on England, Northern Ireland, Wales

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Presenter
Kirsty Wark

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  • Thu 11 Mar 2010 22:30 BBC Two only on England, Northern Ireland, Wales

Merkel opposes Greek euro exit

Angela Merkel

The German Chancellor tells Newsnight it would be a huge mistake if Greece left the euro.

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