Tory Leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt at National Railway Museum

The video discusses the UK's rich railway heritage and the HS2 project, which aims to bridge the North-South divide and boost the economy. It emphasizes the importance of transport infrastructure, including Northern Powerhouse Rail and fiber optic rollout, to rebalance the economy. The speaker highlights the need to focus on the entire country, not just London and the southeast, to unleash economic potential. The vision is to connect the Great Northern cities with the dynamism of London, creating an unbeatable economy.

In what ways does the speaker suggest improving connectivity in the North?

What historical context does the speaker provide regarding the industrial revolution and its relation to the North?