HS2 announcement in the media

There was extensive coverage in the news yesterday following Justine Greening’s announcement to give the £32bn HS2 project the green light. Rest assured that the fight will go on!

A selection of the major press coverage can be seen below

Financial Times article: First stage of HS2 rail link approved

BBC Breakfast debate

Newsnight debate

Channel 4 News reporting from Wendover

The Guardian article: High speed rail reaction in Wendover

Sky News: Full steam ahead for HS2 despite criticism

The Daily Mail article: Middle England in revolt: HS2 Tory shires furious high speed rail link gets ahead

The Times article: High speed rail link gets green light but opponents promise to fight in court