Compensation Consultation info from HS2 and the Environment
Following on from the Judicial Review, which found the original consultation on compensation had been “so unfair as to...
Author: Penny
Camden Market under Threat because of HS2
Today, a new report shows how disastrous HS2 could be for the places affected by the proposals, with losses...
Confirmed: Hybrid Bill will be deposited on Stop HS2 Lobby Day, 25th November
In the House of Lords debate on HS2 yesterday, Baroness Kramer confirmed the date for the deposition of the...
Lords debate Blank Cheque Bill Today
Today (Tuesday 19 November) is the second reading in the Lords of the High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill. This is the...
Some Recent News items
Independent: 14-Nov-2013
HS2 – “an act of faith” based on outdated ideas
Today Michael Heseltine has come out strongly in favour of HS2: he’s already been interviewed by the Today program...
Parliamentary inquiries, Parliamentary Regrets
The Transport Select Committee are holding an inquiry into the KPMG report on HS2, which was published in September....
The Train of Thought
BBC Radio 4 Today’s Thought For The Day, 5th November 2013 (edited version) bt Rt Rev Graham James, Bishop...
From LibDem Voice: What’s wrong with HS2
Originally published on LibDem Voice on Friday: by Penny Gaines.
High Speed 2 will cost £50bn, including the trains....
Cameron’s HS2 fightback continues
David Cameron’s fightback on HS2 is expected to continue with a speech at the CBI conference today. This is...