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Labour reinforces support for HS2 and calls for Northern cities to be included in Bill

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Labour is firmly behind proposals to build a high speed rail link from Birmingham to London. Shadow Transport Minister Maria Eagle reiterated the importance of the scheme to the whole country and again pressed for the Government to present a … Continue reading →

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Business understands the need for HS2 perfectly

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

It’s disappointing to hear North Warwickshire and Bedworth MP Dan Byles say there is no economic evidence to back up HS2. An independent report by KPMG concludes that HS2 will bring 22,000 jobs and £1.5bn per year to the West … Continue reading →

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West Midlands businesses hail cross party support for HS2

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Business leader Jerry Blackett says that cross party support for HS2 coming to the West Midlands is terrific news for the region’s business community. Birmingham Chamber of Commerce chief executive Mr Blackett said he was delighted all three parties agreed … Continue reading →

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‘The only credible way it can be done’ – Maria Eagle on HS2

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Labour has again given firm support to proposals to build High Speed Rail lines in a speech at its party conference in Liverpool today (September 26). Shadow Secretary of State for Transport Maria Eagle called for the whole of the … Continue reading →

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