Mr Luke Charters

Mr Luke Charters

Labour — York Outer

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 September 2025

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

British passenger railway turns 200 this month, so let us give it the proper birthday present it deserves: European rail in the north. Can we have a debate on using disused High Speed 2 land for a Leeds to Lille line, which could transform the visitor economies in Leeds, Manchester, York and beyond?

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