'14 years' rail plan disruption
An alternative to the HS2 would result in 14 years of weekend rail closures that would "cripple" the three main routes to the north, according to a Government commissioned report out today.
Labour: No 'blank cheque' for HS2
Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna said writing a "blank cheque" for the HS2 project would be irresponsible:
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