we appreciate your time, doctor alan lipman.l bring you that as it happens. the chancellor philip hammond has struck a cautious note about brexit, saying withdrawal would not be easy. vissing more questions about how cabinet, theresa may's team are still hoping to shift the focus from politics to policy. the chancellor used his speech to defend the conservatives' role in government and outline plans for the future, including investment in infrastructure. today i am announcing a further £300 million to future proof the railway network in the north, ensuring hsz infrastructure can link up with future northern powerhouse and midland rail projects, while keeping up midland rail projects, while keeping up all options for services through manchester piccadilly. and, however the challenge of labour, the chancellor defended the tories‘ approach to the economy and offered his thoughts on brexit. if we get this right, britain will have a bright future beyond brexit. but to get to it, we must be clear eyed about the challenges and away and