Northern MPs are pushing the government for clarity over #HS2, in light of fears that it could be downgraded - despite the Prime Minster promising it would be delivered in February.

We know that school closures have had a huge impact on all children. But children in the North were already facing bigger barriers to their education - whether that was due to higher levels of disadvantage or a disproportionate impact from the #digitaldivide. #Cash4Connect

📣 ICYMI Ahead of the publication of the #IRP, we’re re-sharing henrimurison.bsky.social piece for Transport Times on why #HS2 is key to achieving #netzero. HS2 has the capacity to take 2️⃣.5️⃣ million lorries off the road, while producing 7️⃣6️⃣% less carbon [1/4] transporttimes.co.uk/news.php/Why-f…

Connectivity is key to Community. Can better connectivity between Scotland & the North of England strengthen both - the UK economy? + - the Union? Grt CapX⁩ piece on the potential of fast rail #hyperloop #futuretransport #HS3 ⁦⁦Northern Powerhouse APPG⁩ capx.co/the-technology…

@GeorgeFreemanMP Northern Powerhouse APPG CapX Don’t think #Hyperloop is the answer George but #UnionConnectivityReview must rightly address links between #Edinburgh and #Newcastle, as #NorthernPowerhouseRail #HS2 will connect North East to rest of #North, #Midlands and #London The Northern Powerhouse Partnership

Today, nearly 120 business leaders- from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies- have written to the PM from the Connecting Britain campaign demanding the full delivery of the Eastern leg of #HS2. (Thread: 1/5)

More worrying evidence of the impact of the digital divide on children from Teach First. This is why schemes such as wandin seniors & #Cash4Connect are crucial. Donate below 👇 Ltfk.co.uk uk.gofundme.com/c/act/cash-for…

"The Prime Minister has made repeated promises to the people the North East of his intention to level up and to connect and create opportunities for people here, in places like Gateshead." @IanMearnsMP calls for commitment from Boris Johnson to delivering the Eastern Leg of #HS2

"Much of the recent economic success in Leeds has been based on the promise of HS2 coming to our city. Pulling the plug now would see confidence here take a big hit." Hilary Benn on why levelling up cannot be delivered without #HS2 Eastern Leg. yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/…

Brilliant news for Liverpool and the whole of the North that Everton new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock has been approved. Read henrimurison.bsky.social response below 👇

Shops in the North are paying SEVEN times as much in business rates as a proportion of profits than in the South. Conservative MPs from the Northern Research Group today calling on Rishi Sunak to extend Business Rate Relief and reform rates in order to 'level-up' the North.

"Would the Prime Minister agree that if we are to rebalance the economy, level up the country, we need a modern day, proactive regional economic policy?" Our APPG chair John Stevenson speaking at #PMQs this morning.

Yesterday I spoke in the budget debate which will boost business and the North. The news about Treasury North, the UK Investment Bank in Leeds and a freeport in Teeside shows the Government really means business about levelling up and will provide benefits for the whole region.

.Northern Powerhouse APPG Chair and Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake MP asks at Transport Questions if the government back the vital economic contribution of LeedsBradfordAirport. Transport Minister Robert Courts KC FRAeS 🇬🇧 said Department for Transport recognise the vital contribution of regional aviation Mark Casci

Our Chair Kevin Hollinrake MP makes the case for why the new terminal at LeedsBradfordAirport is essential to West Yorkshire's economy.

"The economic gap between London and the south-east and the north-east, in relative terms, is as great as it was between East Germany and West Germany prior to reunification. It took 30 years to narrow that gap." Kevin Hollinrake MP on the scale of the levelling up challenge.

"The key to this is the agglomeration effect as economists call it, critical mass, that's what we need, it brings 10 million people together in exactly the way London has 10 million people together, highly connected and ensures the economic opportunity, based upon that."

Great to see MPs from across the political spectrum, including Kevin Hollinrake MP & Judith Cummins MP, united in their support for Northern Powerhouse Rail in Bradford city centre.

Northern Powerhouse APPG co-chair John Stevenson MP John Stevenson will be joining this panel conference on devolution in England next month. Sign up 👉bit.ly/2TIvBM5

Great news this morning that Fulwell 73 are moving to Sunderland in October. This is great news for the creative sector in the city and the region. Check out all the info here 👇