Speaking after a huge £400million funding announcement for the Midland Metro extension, Shabana Mahmood said:

Last year I promised to be Birmingham’s voice at the heart of government.

 

Today’s announcement of £400 million in funding for a new Metro line is a down payment on the future of our city and a promise delivered.

 

The Metro extension to east Birmingham unlocks game-changing private investment into the world-class Sports Quarter development.

 

Jobs, homes, transport – investment concentrated in the places that need it most – secured after years of campaigning for my constituency.

 

That’s the difference that a Labour Government makes for our city.

 

Thank you to the Chancellor for recognising Birmingham’s potential and prioritising Britain’s renewal.