Mary Creagh MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, ahead of the vote on HS2 in the House of Commons on Monday, said:

“Labour is supporting HS2 to cut congestion on the railways, better connect our great cities and help deliver a One Nation economic recovery.  HS2 will link and help regenerate our cities in the Midlands and North, get young people into work and help our small businesses to grow.

“The Government has finally brought this Bill to Parliament after four years of delays and mismanagement which have caused costs to rise.

“We will continue to hold the Government to account for keeping costs down on the project as there can be no blank cheque for this or any other project.”

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