The Scottish National Party has called for an extension of HS2 in its business manifesto.
First minister Nicola Sturgeon and deputy first minister John Swinney launched the manifesto at Springfield Properties in Glasgow.
The party wants the high-speed rail line to reach Scotland, with a high-speed connection between Glasgow, Edinburgh and the north of England.
Sturgeon said: “Pushing for… the inclusion of Scotland in Westminster’s HS2 plans will improve connectivity and remove barriers for businesses in remote and rural parts of the country.”
The manifesto also calls for a funding boost for Scottish housebuilding from the UK government.
Swinney, said: “With 24,000 affordable homes built by this SNP government so far, we are on track to meet our target to build 30,000 by the end of this Scottish parliament. We will push for a funding boost for affordable housing from the UK government to help build more homes.”
All the main political parties will be launching their election manifestos this week. See Estates Gazette later this week for full coverage.
