New HS2 train line.

[Old Cruser]

I'm pleased about this, not because it would have affected me in anyway but because I was starting to think labour were on a spend spend spend promise if they won the next election

[Pete]

Nah, they aren't that daft...

But the press like to spread the right wing exagerations and lies...

Good job I vote UKip

[Old Cruser]

Always thought you were a nutter Pete. 
Have breifly heard Labour are offering free child care to working families but not sure how they intend to fund it.

Had a day and a half here so what should have taken maybe an hour has taken 5hrs.
Will post a photo of the new car when we get it on Wednesday to show you what I mean 

[Pete]

>> but not sure how they intend to fund it.

Well, the Cons earmarked £50 billion for the shiny train - maybe that would help...

[Fly]

Looks like it's a step closer. They've had the vote for the next step forward.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24753394

[simondjuk]

still dont want it.

[Pete]

What he said.

[Fly]

I agree. When it was initially announced, it was passenger only.
Is it true now they are going to run freight ?
Also heard rumours it may be extended into Scotland ?

[Pete]

"Running around like headless chickens" springs to mind.

[Old Cruser]

Had this update today

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2013/november/news_items/find_out_more_about_hs2_at_information_events.asp

[simondjuk]

The reasons I dont want it.

1: it will run about 2 miles from where I live, thats slightly closer than the M1.  I can hear the M1 so thats going to add to it although its not constant
2: It will take 30 mins off the current journey from Sheffield to London.  I live about 30 mins from Sheffield so I save no time at all.
3: Its a waste of money.  Simple as that.

It seems that this government think that everyone wants to work in London so we all need to be able to get there.  I assume these are the same people who think that you need a passport when you go outside the M25.