New mass transit system promised for Leeds in Liberal Democrat economic plans

A senior Liberal Democrat politician today promised to build a mass transit system for Leeds as he unveiled his party's economic plans during a speech in the city.

Deputy Leader Ed Davey said the scheme would be paid for as part of the party's £130 billion infrastructure budget for the next five years and paid for through additional borrowing.

Giving a speech at Brewery Wharf in the city centre, Mr Davey said: “Liberal Democrats will invest big in infrastructure. Later in...
source: Yorkshire Post

2019-11-15 20:44
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