Against waste, inefficiency and vanity projects? In a speech at the start of the LibDem local election campaign, Nick Clegg criticised local politicians who “…even...
Divine Intervention, the hope for those in Stockwell Heath This was originally published on the Staffordshire Against HS2 website. A picture will easily replace a thousand words. What...
Busting the HS2 budget Today’s Independent reports on the HS2 Ltd board minutes from December 2012, and adds more information about HS2...
Nimbyism: a pejorative term used to dismiss proper arguments Today, The Observer reported “High-speed rail opponents ‘portrayed as posh nimbys’ by peer’s lobbying firm”, following...
Trident and HS2: Senseless megaprojects or jobs? A variation of this article was first published as The choice for Labour: Senseless megaprojects or jobs? by...
The real European lesson for Cameron: High speed derailment of political support in France and Italy. This article is by Madeleine Wahlberg. In a recent announcement Cameron said “The rest of the world is getting on...
The Hamlet in Limbo This is from Jonathan Loescher. The unknown fate of Flats Lane and Knox Grave Lane, Weeford, near Lichfield, in Staffordshire. This...
Some recent HS2 news items Guardian: HS2: the pebbledash people will rebel over high-speed rail David Cameron ignores those living in modest homes blighted...
“Shit them up”; The tactics of Government funded HS2 lobbyists. A report from Spinwatch has revealed how lobbyists set out to intimidate local opposition HS2. Their report, Steeple Claydon may get Station This was originally published on South Heath News Buzz and is by Stephen Green. Rumours are that a new...
Steeple Claydon may get Station This was originally published on South Heath News Buzz and is by Stephen Green. Rumours are that a new...