CBI respond to HS2 cost and timetable change news

“HS2 promises to bring huge economic benefits across the country so today’s announcement of the delay is disappointing. But the message from business on the project remains consistent – build it, back it, benefit from it.

“Of course today’s report may be a clarion call for those anti-HS2 voices but businesses believe derailing the scheme would be a significant economic restraint on the Midlands and The North.”