So, according to Ian Dunt, by some estimates the Tories spent £57 billion of HS2. Despite that:
"...there is now no plan for the existing capacity problem on the West Coast Main Line which it was intended to solve. The line north of Birmingham will reach capacity by 2030...the project is likely to actually 'reduce' capacity between Birmingham and Manchester.'
£57 billion for reduced railway capacity. Let that sink in.
https://iandunt.substack.com/p/the-truth-that-dare-not-speak-its
At least two good things to come out of yesterday's dripping wet announcement. (There may be more...)
Lindsay Hoyle will no longer be Speaker of the House.
Esther McVey will no longer be Minister of Common Sense
"almost three years on, UK exporters have been unable to shift a single slither of beef due to the deluge of red tape, while Australian farmers have shipped 1,700 tonnes to the UK, despite questions being raised over the quality of the meat"
@jaydax @NationCymru I'd prefer it if you reminded them when it's too late!
"One of the stupidest men in parliament was now giving a lecture on the laws of physics on the BBC. Another collector’s item. Last, on to the date rape gag. “I apologised immediately after I was found out,” said Cleverly. And the fact that he had made the joke showed how much he cared about the issue."
iamBullivant
Gillinger has moved
Steven Heywood
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