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Great news for Birmingham and the environment – Lib Dems on HS2

HS2 will be good news for Birmingham and good news for the environment, according to Transport Minister Norman Baker MP. Mr Baker told the Liberal Democrat conference HS2 would be good for the economy and the environment. The Birmingham Mail … Continue reading

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Business understands the need for HS2 perfectly

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

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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Capacity, capacity, capacity – Lib Dems on HS2

The Liberal Democrats are in Birmingham for their party conference, which makes it even more pleasing to hear their rousing support for High Speed Rail. The party is firmly behind proposals to build HS2, recognising the problems we are facing with … Continue reading

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