He told the HS2 Hybrid Bill Committee that the new rail line will run over a viaduct opposite his mother‘s house in Balsall Common in the West Midlands and will disrupt his sleep, while construction works threaten to affect roads in the area for many years.

In his petition, Alex told MPs that he thinks HS2 is a „stupid“ idea which will cost more money than its supporters claim, and that people of his age-group will end up having to pay for it through their taxes.