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03 June 2026
Lead MP
Edward Leigh
Gainsborough
Con
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
Transport
Word Count: 563
Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Edward Leigh raised concerns about unknown in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
Key Requests to Government:
I urge the Minister to intervene and address the issue immediately, providing a through train from Grimsby to London, rather than wasting resources on prestige projects like HS2.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
I am concerned about the lack of a direct train service to London for Market Rasen and Grimsby, despite repeated promises over 15 years. The cost of this project is estimated at less than £1 million, which is only 0.001% of the High Speed 2 (HS2) budget. We are being fobbed off with excuses such as insufficient platform length or height and non-existent bridges, despite feasible solutions like matting for platforms.
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About Westminster Hall Debates
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