Tory MP Andrew Bridgen: HS2 figures 'pie in the sky'

Name: Tory MP Andrew Bridgen: HS2 figures 'pie in the sky'
Uploaded: 2013-09-11T10:59:11.000Z
Duration: 3 min 9 s
Description: Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen has rejected claims that the proposed HS2 rail project could boost the UK economy by £15bn a year, calling the figures "pie in the sky".

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Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen has rejected claims that the proposed HS2 rail project could boost the UK economy by £15bn a year, calling the figures "pie in the sky".

His comments came as a report, commissioned by the company responsible for developing and promoting the project, also said most of HS2's benefits would be felt in the regions and not the capital.

11 September 2013