Queens speech: not HS2 beyond Birmingham
As expected the Queen’s speech today confirmed that legislation for HS2 will continue with the statement “My government will...
Tag: Scotland
Scotland set to be an official loser from HS2
While many in the SNP are up in arms at the revelation yesterday that there are no...
Forget Scotland, there is no case for HS2 anywhere
The SNP have reacted angrily to a leak from HS2 Ltd to The Independent on...
The story so far
This was originally published on HS2 and the Enviroment.
When the 2010-2015 Parliament was dissolved on Monday 31st March the...
HS2 sceptic appointed to help deliver ‘Northern Powerhouse’ vision.
Jim O’Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs and Chair of the City Growth Commission has been appointed as...
Cameron and Osborne: Creweless on SNP HS2 policy
With the General Election in full swing, sometimes when politicians make statements, you find yourself with a sudden urge...
Some Recent News Items (April 2015)
Manchester Evening News: 17-Apr-2015
Lib-Dems propose zero cost HS2 bike lane in their Manifesto
It is generally accepted that political parties produce manifestos in the run up to elections because they want voters...
Salmond, Balls, Scotland and HS2
One of the more surprising statements regarding HS2 and the General Election was made by Alex Salmond a couple...
HS3: Still no plan, no route and no timescale, but a £65bn budget.
As expected, proposals for HS3 which have been announced today, seem to have taken the most-cost options, with the...