Rachel Reeves to back Heathrow third runway in bid for economic growth
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves to back Heathrow third runway in bid for economic growth

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As well as publicly endorsing Heathrow’s much-postponed plan to build a third runway, the government is reportedly set to approve a second runway at Gatwick and an application for Luton airport to double its capacity. open image in gallery Rachel Reeves is set to back the third runway at Heathrow in a bid for growth Last month, Gatwick boss Stewart Wingate told The Independent he was pleading for permission from transport secretary Heidi Alexander to bring his airport’s standby runway into permanent use. Manchester Airport has two runways and it doesn’t operate at full capacity.” And a spokesman for London mayor Sadiq Khan said: “The mayor has a long-standing opposition to airport expansion around London – linked to the negative impact on air quality, noise and London’s ability to reach net-zero by 2030.” A government spokesman refused to comment on speculation, but added: “We are determined to get our economy moving and secure the long-term future of the UK’s aviation sector. “All expansion proposals must demonstrate they contribute to economic growth, while remaining in line with existing environmental obligations.” Heathrow boss Mr Woldbye has told The Independent that plans for a third runway are being revived, but has also warned that they will not submit proposals unless the government is fully onboard.

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