Court of Appeal rejects challenge to HS2
The Court of Appeal has rejected the latest challenges to Government plans to pursue the HS2 national high-speed rail project, which is to link London with the West Midlands, the North West and Yorkshire.
Fifteen councils and many other objectors, including residents' associations along the route, had asked the appeal judges to order further assessment of the project.
The judges dismissed all grounds of challenge but gave the go-ahead for a final appeal to the Supreme Court, the highest court in the country.
HS2 project condemned by MPs
An influential group of MPs says the DfT has failed to present 'a convincing strategic case' for HS2.
Campaigners hope High Court challenge will derail HS2
Campaigners say they hope to put plans for HS2 through the Midlands back to square one as they prepare to go to the High Court tomorrow.
HS2 Court of Appeal appearance
Campaigners from HS2 Action Alliance are heading to London tomorrow to take on the Government at the Court of Appeal.