The HS2 rail line has run into opposition from people living near the proposed route across the Chilterns between London and Birmingham - many of whom are remarkably well-heeled and close to their predominantly Tory MPs.
According to press reports, transport secretary Justine Greening has been persuaded that an extra 1.5 miles of tunnelling under the Chiltern Hills is worth considering.
Showing all the hallmarks of a lobby briefing campaign, there was no official statement from the department but Saturdays’ newspapers ran similar reports.
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