Dear Editor,
Research showing that rail transport in London receives six times
as much funding as that in the North East is depressing
reading.
The government keeps talking about the Northern Powerhouse and
investing billions of pounds across the North of England but meanwhile
businesses in this region continue to suffer from poor transport
links.
I have long argued that we need real action and not just hot air
and yet again figures reveal that the promises are not being translated into
reality.
The potential for growth in the North East is tremendous with the
skills, enthusiasm and sheer hard work ethic – but we are still being let down
by the powers that be. And it is not good enough.
Yours faithfully
Jonathan Arnott MEP. Echo.
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