NAO HS2 report - Andy McDonald responds

Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to the NAO’s report showing that HS2 is over budget and behind schedule, said:

“Tory management of our railways has been disastrous and incompetent. 

“Today’s NAO report is a reminder of the woeful lack of political leadership High Speed Two has had under the Conservatives and a lack of honesty about rising costs. The project urgently needs to get back on track and its delivery needs to be much more cost-effective and efficient. 

“High Speed Two must also be more closely aligned with rail upgrades across the Midlands and the North.”