#NorthernPowercut - It's time for a fair deal for the North
606 Comments
D
Debbie Thomas
11 years ago
This Government has let down the north within 2 months of being in power. Total disgrace. The rest of Great Britain deserves better.
R
Russell Earnshaw
11 years ago
Stop the total waste of HS2 and spend the money instead where it will make a real difference better linking up the northern powerhouse, this is a no brain option
H
Howard Brier
11 years ago
It is important to get Huddersfield electrified so that we can get to Manchester quicker to where the jobs are. What about electrification and new trains for the Penistone line.
J
James Povah
11 years ago
Improved rail links between the northern cities are needed immediately. Surely this will be a great thing for commuters and businesses.
M
Mike Roebuck
11 years ago
Disgraceful about-turn. If the project isn't reinstated immediately, jobs will be at risk within the rail industry and rolling stock cascade plans will be in turmoil. This apart from the lack of planning for a growing population in the north, with all the mobility requirements that entails.
M
Michael Pulman
11 years ago
Raw deal for the North again!
J
Jas
11 years ago
About time we get more up north
D
Darren Collier
11 years ago
Stop HS2 and spend the money on local services !!
M
Mike
11 years ago
Think the United Kingdom is no longer fit for purpose - we need to be independent from London.
A
Anonymous
11 years ago
This a vital part of the Northern Powerhouse.
R
ray walker
11 years ago
Support
D
Dan Brightmore
11 years ago
Because they need to learn that there actually is a country outside the South East.
A
Anonymous
11 years ago
Extremely disappointed with this news, where is the promised investment.
A
Anonymous
11 years ago
HS2 plans need to be scrapped and investment made to improve the existing rail network.
B
Bruce Moore
11 years ago
It is appalling that large cities like Leeds and Manchester are still connected by slow, noisy diesel trains. It would not happen in the South East...
C
Cllr Tim Walshaw
11 years ago
So much for the promises to create a “Northern Hub”. The south wins once again in the “north south divide” I am very disappointed with this news. I guess this will mean more congestion on the M62 for years to come unless we can persuade our government to rethink their strategy? I have already expressed my strong views to Jason McCartney MP who I have been in contact with for the last few years regarding creating more capasaty on trains. I suggest you all do too.
A
Amanda Wait
11 years ago
investment in infrastructure will power our northern house
A
Adam Strickland
11 years ago
Time for change
H
Harry Prideaux
11 years ago
It's beyond ridiculous that two of the country's most successful cities are so poorly linked. Electrification must happen now, the government cannot brush this aside any longer.
This Government has let down the north within 2 months of being in power. Total disgrace. The rest of Great Britain deserves better.
Stop the total waste of HS2 and spend the money instead where it will make a real difference better linking up the northern powerhouse, this is a no brain option
It is important to get Huddersfield electrified so that we can get to Manchester quicker to where the jobs are. What about electrification and new trains for the Penistone line.
Improved rail links between the northern cities are needed immediately. Surely this will be a great thing for commuters and businesses.
Disgraceful about-turn. If the project isn't reinstated immediately, jobs will be at risk within the rail industry and rolling stock cascade plans will be in turmoil. This apart from the lack of planning for a growing population in the north, with all the mobility requirements that entails.
Raw deal for the North again!
About time we get more up north
Stop HS2 and spend the money on local services !!
Think the United Kingdom is no longer fit for purpose - we need to be independent from London.
This a vital part of the Northern Powerhouse.
Support
Because they need to learn that there actually is a country outside the South East.
Extremely disappointed with this news, where is the promised investment.
HS2 plans need to be scrapped and investment made to improve the existing rail network.
It is appalling that large cities like Leeds and Manchester are still connected by slow, noisy diesel trains. It would not happen in the South East...
So much for the promises to create a “Northern Hub”. The south wins once again in the “north south divide” I am very disappointed with this news. I guess this will mean more congestion on the M62 for years to come unless we can persuade our government to rethink their strategy? I have already expressed my strong views to Jason McCartney MP who I have been in contact with for the last few years regarding creating more capasaty on trains. I suggest you all do too.
investment in infrastructure will power our northern house
Time for change
It's beyond ridiculous that two of the country's most successful cities are so poorly linked. Electrification must happen now, the government cannot brush this aside any longer.
Make sure George is kept up to date