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GEMMA DOYLE BACKS HIGH SPEED RAIL SERVICE
Gemma Doyle MP pictured with music mogul Pete Waterman, a high profile backer of the campaign.
A new cross-party group supporting high-speed rail was launched on Tuesday 5 July 2026 at an event at the House of Commons. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), which is a powerful new voice in favour of building a new high speed rail line, has already secured the backing of MPs from across the political divide.
Gemma Doyle MP said:
“I am delighted that the plans for high speed rail have such widespread cross party support. This is a major project in the national interest which will take many years to complete and will benefit hugely from being taken forward with all-party support.
“A national high speed rail network will help us build a modern economy fit for the future. It is important that people make their voice heard through the current consultation.”
Gemma Doyle MP added:
"It's high time we closed the gap in investment between the south and the north. I've been campaigning for this kind of investment to help create jobs in West Dunbartonshire. This support for high-speed rail shows how important this project is for the future of this our region."
The launch of the APPG follows on from a successful bus tour undertaken by the Campaign for High Speed Rail which visited cities throughout the country over the last two weeks.
As the public consultation nears its conclusion in the coming weeks support for high-speed rail is growing right across the UK.
You can learn more about the Campaign for High Speed Rail on our website: www.campaignforhsr.com.