Now HS2 say they have listened to residents, campaigners and Ealing Council and they believe tunnelling the section between Northolt and North Acton is a better option.
It is claimed two county councils - Lancashire and North Yorkshire - and six metropolitan boroughs - Calderdale, Doncaster, Ealing, Kirklees, Rotherham and St Helens - stopped placing youngsters with the care firms in Rochdale as a result of Mr Lambert's remarks.