Jason spoke in Parliament about a few of the benefits that HS2 will bring to Huddersfield and the Colne Valley.
Transcript below;
Jason McCartney MP
Does the Prime Minister agree with me that we now have a wonderful opportunity to win hearts and minds on High-Speed North by getting thousands of SMEs involved in procurement, tens of thousands of young apprentices getting trained up, the Huddersfield University Institute of Railway Research doing innovation and, most importantly of all, fully integrating it with Northern Powerhouse Rail, linking the northern cities and my local town of Huddersfield?
The Prime Minister
My hon. Friend speaks eloquently and passionately for Huddersfield, which is among the many towns and cities that will benefit from HS2.
