Fighting HS2

I am vehemently opposed to HS2 which is ruining our precious countryside but bringing no benefit to the community. The concerns of local residents and businesses must be listened to and addressed, which is why I continuously raise their complaints with HS2 Ltd, its contractors and ministers.
I am absolutely determined to be a strong voice for all those whose lives are being blighted by this unwanted railway line. 

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News

Statement on the scrapping of HS2 Phase 2

Speaking following the Prime Minister's announcement to cancel Phase 2 of HS2, Rob Butler said:

Today the Prime Minister has announced that he’s scrapping Phase 2 of HS2, from Birmingham to Manchester.

Rob meets HS2 in Parliament

Traffic delays in Aylesbury have become far worse in recent months because of HS2's construction vehicles. There simply hasn't been enough consideration of local people, with businesses suffering as a result.

Rob meets the HS2 Commissioners

This afternoon, I had a wide-ranging meeting in Parliament with HS2 Independent Construction Commissioner Sir Mark Worthington & HS2 Independent Residents’ Commissioner Lord Jackson, following their recent visit to Wendover.

Rob raises HS2 bad behaviour with HS2 minister

Aylesbury MP Rob Butler has strongly criticised HS2 Ltd’s contractors for their broken promises to local residents and businesses.

Speaking during Transport Questions in the House of Commons this morning (Thursday 17 March 2022), Rob said:

Rob Butler MP speaks in HS2 Petitions Debate

Thousands of Aylesbury constituents signed the petition against HS2 which was debated in the UK House of Commons yesterday evening.

In the Westminster Hall debate, I spoke about the anger of local people at this ludicrously expensive white elephant which is devastating our landscape.

HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson MP visits Aylesbury with Rob Butler MP

Today I took HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson to see first hand the damage being caused to our countryside and communities by the construction of the line. First stop - a farm which is typical of so many locally: delayed compensation, broken promises and poor communication from HS2 ltd. 

Rob Butler writes to HS2 Minister

Rob Butler MP has written to the HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson, seeking clarity on the Department for Transport's refusal to grant a mined tunnel at Wendover.

Rob questions the Prime Minister on the impact of HS2 in Wendover

Rob today asked the Prime Minister for support for local people in Wendover as HS2 begins construction work. 

At Prime Minister’s Questions, Rob said:

“My constituents in Wendover will be worst affected by the construction of Phase 1 of HS2, according to the House of Lords.