'The north was promised the earth, but could be let down again - it's madness'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : It's a kick in the teeth for all those in Greater Manchester who have poured years of hard work into plans and policies, not to mention huge sums of money.
50% : The leader of Manchester city council, Bev Craig, gave an impassioned plea to government in June, urging HS2 to be built right - and built once - here, with a four-platform underground station rather than a station above ground running into Manchester on concrete stilts, as proposed by HS2 Ltd. HS2 in Manchester, she said, would result in subsequent regeneration bringing in more jobs, residents and visitors to the city centre - plans she described as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity'.
44% : This latest episode is the most serious threat yet and we urge government to think again.
40% : "The question mark hanging over the future of new rail lines in the north of England is wreaking huge damage on business confidence and inward investment," he told the M.E.N."We urge government to choose to deliver a long-term plan to improve northern productivity with more prudence than they are currently - not play short-term party political games.
39% : "As of yet, there is no clear indication from government as to what action will be taken.
35% : That is another issue - that the Treasury has excessive control over projects and ultimately this is one of the reasons why HS2 costs have grown through excessive interference and delays from government.

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