People from right across the central Chilterns trekked through the snow and ice to Chequers on Sunday. Parents, children and dogs braved hazardous to take presents to the Prime Minister. The group leader, Councillor Shirley Judges from Great Missenden, explained: ‘Mr Cameron has said that the government will go ahead with HS2, at a cost of at least £25 billion. They are spending £750 million on it now, at a time when transport projects, rail improvements, the health and education services and support for families are all being cut.’
Toy elephants and a tea towel being delivered to Chequers
She added that HS2 is intended for business travellers but more and more business people are using the internet instead of travelling. ‘HS2 will be a White Elephant,’ she said. ‘So we are giving Mr Cameron a White Elephant today in the hope that he will think again about building one.’
As well as gifts of a White Elephant and a toy train the group gave Mr Cameron a copy of the Preamble to the Chequers Trust Deed – a reminder of the reasons why the Prime Minister is given the use of a house in the peace and tranquility of the Chiltern Hills.
The intrepid group outside Chequers
See the group at Chequers, on YouTube
PS If you want a teatowel like the one that the group gave David Cameron, please contact your Local Action Group.