'Spend the money on what we've got': Leeds reacts to news HS2 may axe route to North

Plans for HS2 to include Leeds and Sheffield may be axed, the Financial Times is reporting

News that HS2's proposed route to Leeds could be axed has divided people in the city.

There was an outpouring of reactions on Saturday as some backed the views of politicians that cutting the route would inhibit economic equality for the North, while others said they were pleased.

The Financial Times reported that the route to both Leeds and Sheffield could potentially be cut in a bid to save £10billion.

Leeds City Council Leader Judith Blake said there would be “grave long term consequences" for the economy if the eastern leg of HS2 wasn't "delivered in full".

Members of the public have had plenty to say on the issue after it was reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post and sister title The Yorkshire Post.

John Cale said on Facebook: "It was never going to reach Leeds. Birmingham was always the end. What about all the people who were robbed of their homes because of this lie?"

Jack Ashton commented: "Another fancy toy for the South and Yorkshire gets naff-all again. They don't care about us. We need a Yorkshire assembly."