Heidi Alexander

Heidi Alexander

Labour — Swindon South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 18 June 2025

Debate

HS2 Reset

Contribution

East West Rail is fundamentally different from the construction of HS2. The hon. Gentleman will know that it is being delivered in three phases, and that it is only the latter phase, between Bedford and Cambridge, that will necessitate the construction of new track. The chief executive of East West Rail, David Hughes, is determined to deliver the scheme rapidly, offer good value for money to the taxpayer, and properly engage with communities. If there are any particular issues the hon. Gentleman is concerned about, he should raise them with me, and I will gladly speak with the leadership there.

More from Heidi Alexander

Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.

About Hansard

Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.

For Heidi Alexander's full parliamentary record including voting history, expenses and all other contributions, see the Heidi Alexander report card.