 Conservative parliamentary candidates across Leeds have welcomed the announcement of a high speed rail link connecting Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London that was pledged at the party's recent conference
"We [the candidates] discussed it between us", explained Leeds North East candidate Matthew Lobley, "and called on the Shadow Transport Secretary to ensure Leeds was included in plans because of it's position as the finance capital of the north. This will be good news for business and residents, reducing travel times for journeys to Birmingham or London"
Robert Goodwill, Shadow Transport Minister and Shadow Minister for Leeds, added:
“This commitment from the Conservatives underlines the importance that we place on the city of Leeds, and the whole of West Yorkshire.
“The calls for High-Speed Rail came from Leeds businesses and residents, passed onto us by our candidates. We are the only Party that is really listening to what residents and business want.”
Matthew also noted the contrast with the Labour Party conference the previous week
"Our Leeds North East Labour MP didn't actually attend his party's conference" he observed. "He has admitted to boycotting it and thus has
brought nothing back, despite being our MP. We went as candidates and have brought back this great news!"
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