Our vital infrastructure should not be flogged off to China - Lib Dems

“Our vital infrastructure should not just be flogged off to the highest bidder.

“This means that operations could be run from as far away as China. In terms of national security, jobs and economic benefit, this is a kick in the teeth for British industry.

“First nuclear and now our railways should not be sold off in a desperate ploy for a post-Brexit trade deal with China.”

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Notes to editors - The government announcement on West Coast Partnership (WCP) and South Eastern rail franchise bidders can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/west-coast-partnership-and-south-eastern-rail-franchise-bidders

The WCP will be responsible for services on the West Coast Main Line from April 2019 and will design and run the initial HS2 high speed services between London and Birmingham from 2026.