Scotland-Ireland bridge to be explored by UK government review

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Sir Peter Hendy CBE, chair of Network Rail, to head an independent review of transport infrastructure across the UK.

The terms of the review include examining “the cost, practicality and demand for a new fixed link between Great Britain and Northern Ireland”.

Mr Johnson said: “The United Kingdom is the greatest political partnership the world has ever seen, and we need transport links between our nations that are as strong as our historic bonds.

“Quality transport links are the key to making sure everyone can access education, jobs and housing, helping businesses to grow and thrive and rebalancing opportunity fairly across our country.

“As we build back better from the pandemic, Sir Peter’s review will help make sure we have the right connections to support, sustain and strengthen our communities – to truly level up across the UK.”

The review will work closely with the devolved administrations and local authorities, the UK government said.