As I interview Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central, it is obvious that he’s been here many times before. Having held the same office for twenty years, Benn is a seasoned politician. Perhaps this comes […]
Northern Cities Need Better Rail Services… But is HS2 the Answer?
The Government has given the green light to the development of a high speed rail line, connecting the North and the South. However, is the decision to begin building from London the best for England? […]
HS-Too Much Money
HFor those unfamiliar with what HS2 entails, it is a high-speed rail network that will run from London and connect new lines to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. The first phase, that will run to Birmingham, […]
The ‘Grim North’ – Cliche of the Past or the Future?
Are students the reason that old clichés about the ‘grim North’ could soon make a comeback? According to Rosie, the sustainability engagement intern at the University of Leeds, Hyde Park and Headingley have ‘some of […]