The All Party Parliamentary Groups are a way that parliamentarians can work across the political divides to influence and change policy on important areas. They also act as a prime liaison point between various sectors and parliament and are now regulated to increase transparency.

“The cost of HS2 is not just to the taxpayer, but also to those it affects,” commented Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan, MP for Chesham & Amersham, on 12 January.

Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan, Member of Parliament for Chesham and Amersham, gave evidence this week to the House of Lords HS2 Select Committee alongside residents in South Heath and called for further mitigation to protect the area against HS2.