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HS2 is more than just a railway

12th October 2023

The failure of successive governments to build 330 miles of railway lines reflects the wider failures of British politics It’s the morning after the night before. Across the country, people begin to stir. They pour their cups of coffee, they butter their toast, and they turn on the news. Boris Johnson has won the 2019 ...


The Tories’ HS2 U-turn is environmentally reckless

10th October 2023

If the Conservatives really were serious about levelling-up and business investment, HS2 would be a no-brainer. As a born and raised East Midlands girl, frequent train travel has been the norm for me. The East Midlands are incredibly well-connected. I can live in a quaint village far away from the craziness of the capital, but ...