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Post by PeterL on Apr 27, 2014 8:47:54 GMT
New threat to HS2 as experts say boost for North 'is a myth': Think tank's warning as more than 20 Tory MPs prepare to rebel in key rail vote Institute of Economic Affairs questioned value of high-speed line A new report raises fears that promised economic benefits are 'a myth' Warns any new developments will exist 'for political reasons' at huge cost Comes at it emerged Treasury Minister has called project 'questionable' Newly-promoted Andrea Leadsom previously vowed to fight against HS2
Fresh doubts were voiced last night about Britain’s proposed new high-speed rail line amid warnings that it will not succeed in regenerating the North. A damning report raises fears that promises by David Cameron and other Ministers that High Speed 2 will deliver essential economic benefits are ‘a myth’. It even warns that areas around proposed HS2 stations would be simply ‘Potemkin villages’ - fake regeneration created ‘for political reasons’ using large taxpayer subsidies. Read the full story
HS2 is a waste of money which would be better spent improving and developing the existing rail network
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Post by sesley on Apr 28, 2014 18:50:22 GMT
The only benefit for North of London is that northerner s get to the south quicker
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