For Immediate Release – Monday 20th January 2010
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POLITICAL CORRESPONDENTS
SNP Westminster Transport spokesperson, Angus MacNeil MP, has expressed disappointment after a statement from the UK Government today (Monday) confirmed that the first phase of high speed rail will not include Scotland.
The SNP Scottish Government has previously written to the UK Government over proposals for a high speed link from Edinburgh to London - a service which would bring considerable economic and environmental benefits.
The UK Government has so far failed to make the project a priority.
Commenting, SNP Transport Spokesperson Angus MacNeil MP said:
“Scotland has been shunted into the sidings again by the Tory Government.
“The ongoing travel chaos which has seen many domestic flights cancelled underlines the need for a high speed rail links between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
“If they Tory Government really were committed to improving links whilst cutting emissions and supporting Scotland’s economy, they would be proceeding with a high speed line to Scotland.
“The decision to start in Birmingham shows exactly where the Tory Government’s priorities lie.”
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