
David Simmonds: I’m a supporter of railways, but HS2 is a misguided scheme
The current expensive disruptive route, and the neglect of decrepit local transport, are unacceptable.
The current expensive disruptive route, and the neglect of decrepit local transport, are unacceptable.
Povide fair police funding, back Crossrail 2 but reject a third runway at Heathrow. Also guarantee the rights of the one million EU nationals living in the capital.
The front runner on extension, Scotland, that Islamophobia inquiry, wrestling naked with Hunt – and taking a Trollope to bed in Downing Street.
The Rail Delivery Group has just suggested a more modern system of tickets and fares. But such change should be only the start.
But more money and powers need to be given directly to the North to drive further progress.
HS2 and the third runway at Heathrow would increase pressure on the housing supply. It is better to provide new regional airports on derelict sites.
Say what you like about him (and many do), the recently-resigned Foreign Secretary is one of the very few Tories with voter cut-through.
What changed? When did we lose the global vocation that infused the Cabinet, Leavers and Remainers alike, two years ago?
The Opposition Chief Whip is reported to have “physically intimidated” MPs, but was “ignored” nonetheless.
Six were from west or north London constituencies, plus Windsor’s Adam Afriyie and Sir David Amess of Southend West.
The former Trade Minister who resigned over expansion argues that the size of London requires more than one hub.
Today, Parliament can play a huge part in helping us achieve that post-Brexit vision, securing the long-term connections the country needs.
Support for expansion is the prevailing wisdom, but it’s demonstrably wrong – even using the Department for Transport’s own figures.
The former Trade Minister has not just put Boris Johnson in a tight spot, but might have just made a high-profile entry into the race for his old job.
Plus: The Government gets airports wrong and Burnham gets rail wrong. And: a miserable PMQs for Tory MPs.