Reacting to news that Sir Kier Starmer intends to revive the Birmingham to Crewe section of HS2, Penny Gaines, Stop HS2 chair, said: “We keep hearing about an ever-increasing black hole in the budget, and no wonder. Phase 1 is already expected to cost at least £56 billion, adding the extension to Crewe will add many billions to the cost. “There is no suggestion that private finance will fund HS2. Of course construction companies will be eager to encourage… Continue Reading
