The Channel Tunnel was indeed built in the ideal spot especially for Londoners Spiffing !!!!!
Must confess i have never heard of Nimbies having such influence that we can dress it up as an excuse re lack of investment in the North. Deary me that's a new one.
Like Davies it is London Authoritariasm, coupled to a complete lack of will to make a change NOT by subsidies but capital investment in worthwhile infastructure.
Look at the debacle with network rail last week. Can you blame is for getting a tad peeed off ?
No shortage of billions for investment in the capital but stuff everyone else !