Number 10 launches charm third runway charm offensive

Andy Burnham’s Heathrow Expansion Delay ‘Could Scupper Investment’

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Heathrow third runway cast into doubt as Andy Burham 'unconvinced'

Andy Burnham is said to be "unconvinced" of the need to build a third runway at Heathrow.Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £49billion third runway plan was set with a 10-year deadline of 2035, arguing it would create 100,000 jobs and massively bolster the economy.But airport bosses admitted the deadline for planning permission was 2029, with the runway opened "within a decade" - effectively pushing the project back to 2039.Now, the airport expans…

Number 10 launches charm third runway charm offensive

Andy Burnham’s Downing Street operation has been privately reassuring members of the aviation sector of its support for Heathrow’s third runway expansion, despite the Prime Minister refusing to give the megaproject his backing in a string of media appearances over Labour party conference. City AM understands that Number 10 has been trying to patch up [...]

Heathrow Airport ‘cannot wait forever’ for third runway, Andy Burnham warned

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Heathrow’s chief executive has warned that the airport’s owners "cannot wait forever" for the prime minister’s approval of its third runway, as passenger demand continues to exceed capacity despite a