Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.
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Notable Quotes
"This is a signal of the importance the government places on the need for expansion and will be an important additional factor in the planning balance."
— Heidi Alexander , Politician
"I am determined to get 'spades in the ground' for the third runway, and for it to be built by 2035."
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"The UK cannot realise its full economic potential without an expanded Heathrow and this is an important step towards delivering the capacity the country needs."
— Thomas Woldbye , Executive
"The government is living in a fantasy land if it thinks it can allow a new runway without making noise pollution even worse, making our air even more toxic, or crashing through our climate targets."
— Alethea Warrington , Activist
Key People
Head of aviation at climate charity Possible, critical of new runway plans.
Heidi Alexander is the UK's Transport Secretary.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Tycoon known for providing rooms for aircrew near airports.
Heathrow chief executive who welcomed the government's action on expansion.
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A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.
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