Originally Posted by
Shed-on-a-Pole
statistical data (especially forecasts) are subject to inaccuracy whoever the sponsor / publisher may be. That includes Spatial, Sheffield, HMG agencies and everybody else.
So why did you introduce suspect data claiming it to be fact and the basis for your "
THIRTEEN TIMES claim?
I guess asking you to justify your one-man national opinion survey was a bit much?
Nope, keep guessing.
To summarise your argument, you'd rather invest £5bn of public money to better regions within the UK (but not the South East) but not £20bn of private/public to better ALL regions within the UK?
LHR is the UK's most valuable port for trade. More valuable than Felixstowe or Southampton. Failure to invest in its expansion will see the UK drop down the work rankings due to lack of connectivity and trade. Investing in a few projects up North won't prevent it. Investing in R3 will support UK exports - not just London.