Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind controversial HS2 plans that could shuttle passengers from London to Birmingham in 45 minutes on 225mph trains.
Mr Johnson said in the House of Commons on Tuesday “this country is being held back by its infrastructure” as he approved Phase 1 between London and Birmingham.
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