Northern poorhouse

[malumbu]

This article about the unholy alliance between the Mayor and Transport Secretary got me thinking about the government's commitments to economic growth outside of the metropolis. I thought that this was half the reason those outside of London voted to leave the EU.

Discuss

http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Rail-News/northern-uproar-as-grayling-backs-crossrail-2-days-after-ditching-electrification?utm_source=Rail%20Technology%20Magazine&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8512695_RTM%20Bulletin%20Jul%2017%20wk%204&dm_i=IJS,52GFR,KZQ0U6,JE50X,1

[JohnL]

If London is going to be dragged kicking and screaming through Brexit by the rest of the country they can't expect London to stand back and not demand infrastructure development.

I can only talk about South Wales other than London - but similar issues.

I was disappointed that electrification of the Cardiff to Swansea line won't go ahead - there is so much EU investment in South Wales they have more disappointments coming. I hope the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon goes ahead too but won't be surprised if it doesn't.