The government seem to complain about the lack of housing, then they want to build a billion-pound railway, which in result will destroy a lot of housing across its route. Our current routes work fine, it only takes an hour and 30 minutes to reach Birmingham, which is not that bad. Edinburgh and Glasgow are both reachable within 5 hours, and if you are limited with time, use the plane. The route isn't going to help the environment. That money, as others have already previously said, should be used elsewhere, helping those affected by the pandemic, helping improve our existing transport network, and used to fund projects that will help the environment rather than further ruin it.
In general, a waste of time and money. Against it completely.
In general, a waste of time and money. Against it completely.