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The Government have announced that whoever gets the next West Coast Mainline franchise would run HS2 at the start,...
Two former Chancellors link Network Rail cuts to HS2 spending
In the last week, both Lord (Nigel) Lawson and Alistair Darling, two former Chancellors of the Exchequer have reiterated their opposition to HS2, suggesting the cuts to Network Rail projects are as a direct result of spending on HS2.
We’ve not only put together those clips, but added some from when the pair first came out against HS2.
Besides holding the post of Chancellor, Darling had previously been Secretary of State for Transport, and as such he warned back then that if so much money went on HS2, there wouldn’t be the money for the rest of the rail network.
These words from almost two years ago now seem extremely prophetic, given the recent ‘pausing’ of Network Rail projects.
Government ‘forgets’ Network Rail cuts in response to Lords on HS2.
As Network Rail projects cut, HS2 Ltd report £190m splurge.
As what will surely make the pill of the cancellation of Trans-Pennine and Midland Mainline electrification projects more bitter...
The Stop HS2 Great White Elephant Hunt, Part One Epilogue.
After hunting the Great White Elephant in 15 towns and cities in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire over three days,...
The Stop HS2 Great White Elephant Hunt, Day Three.
The Stop HS2 Great White Elephant Hunt, Day Three. The Stop HS2 Great White Elephant Hunt, Day Three....