I might struggle with some of the content, and much of the context, but that is an A++ front cover. The font, the logo, the design. Great stuff. 
Hey, do you know what, I'm not struggling at all. The digs at the EU are petty and unnecessary,... the sign of an unconfident nation,... but apart from that it's very good. It's an early report, just setting out the remit, and it does that well.
This is probably not a good sign though. I will make sure to make a strong representation on it. (which I have little doubt will be ignored).
Oh no I won't. The consultation is closed. My response wouldn't have mattered anyway.
"Most stakeholders engaged to date have expressed initial support for the UK government to lead on the development and implementation of a pan-UK strategic transport network" > well,... I mean,... yes. But that doesn't tell us much.
I suspect the review will be fine. Peter Hendy is good. This interim report is already mostly good. A good UK government doing good work and engaging in good faith with all parts of England and all four nations to improve connectivity within the UK would be a good thing.
A UK government that insists that Essex is in the Midlands? Less so. tomforth.co.uk/transportspend…
And it should be noted that Transport for the North does a lot of excellent work on about two-thirds of the things the report is going to look at. Its territory extends into Wales and Scotland, where devolved governments are helpful. So of course, UK government cut its funding.
Transport for the North were doing too well,... bring it back to a panel in London. Sad.
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