Campaigners have gathered outside Euston Station in London to protest against the creation of HS2.
Work has formally started on the high-speed rail link, which has faced backlash ever since its inception.
Environmentalists say the line could damage ancient wood, impacting local ecosystems and biodiversity.
Others argue the multi-billion pound project has become redundant following the coronavirus pandemic, with the money better spent elsewhere.
While Boris Johnson claims HS2 will created 20,000 new jobs, protesters are more sceptical.
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