RE: HS2 gets green light!!!!!11 Feb 2020 13:51
Summary
The government approves the controversial HS2 rail project
The PM criticised the HS2 company's management but said that did not detract from the value of the scheme
He will appoint a full-time minister to oversee the project
The route, to be completed by 2040, will link London to Birmingham, and then Manchester and Leeds
Supporters say it will improve travel, create jobs and rebalance the UK's economy
Critics point to the project already being over budget, behind schedule and damaging to the environment