Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should HS2 be scrapped?
Position1 of 2

Works for HS2 should stop immediately

This position holds that work on HS2 should stop immediately. It argues the line will never be carbon neutral, that it destroys irreplaceable ancient woodland, that the money would be better spent upgrading existing railways, and that its costs have spiralled beyond justification.

Supporting arguments · 5

  1. HS2 will never be "carbon neutral"
  2. The damage that HS2 will do to fragile and precious habitats is impermissable
  3. HS2 contractors are breaking the law
  4. HS2 costs too much money to be justified
  5. HS2 should be replaced with a plan to improve existing infrastructure