Starmer Faces Labour Party Split Over Heathrow Airport ... - Yahoo
Jan 21, 2025 · (Bloomberg) -- Keir Starmer’s plans to green-light a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport risk triggering a damaging split within his governing Labour Party amid concerns that extend...
Labour Split Over Reeves' Decision To Back Heathrow Expansion ...
Jan 29, 2025 · Rachel Reeves is already facing a major backlash within her own party after giving the green light to plans for a third Heathrow runway. In a major speech today, the chancellor announced the...
The history behind Heathrow’s third runway debate - The …
Jan 30, 2025 · Why does Labour want to expand Heathrow? In her speech, the chancellor said that a third runway at Heathrow is “badly needed” as “for decades its growth has been constrained”.
Heathrow Airport to submit new third runway plans this summer …
Feb 11, 2025 · Heathrow Airport has confirmed revived plans to build a third runway after Labour ’s backing. Proposals will be submitted to the government this summer, it said, in a move set to spark fresh...
Starmer Faces Labour Party Split Over Heathrow Airport …
Jan 21, 2025 · Keir Starmer’s plans to green-light a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport risk triggering a damaging split within his governing Labour Party amid concerns that extend into his own cabinet about its potential impact on the environment, growth and regional inequality.
Sadiq Khan opposes third Heathrow runway amid reports of …
Jan 29, 2025 · London mayor Sadiq Khan has said he ‘remains opposed’ to a third runway at Heathrow airport, amid rumours of internal conflict over the expansion within the Labour party.
Heathrow: Will London's MPs change their minds over third …
Jan 29, 2025 · Reviving plans for a third runway at Heathrow has set off another round of soul-searching among London's MPs. Economics vs environment. Principle vs personal ambition. Choices for some are...
Heathrow: Labour's environment group speaks out – did …
Jan 31, 2025 · In her speech, Reeves indicated airport expansion would be a vital part of Labour’s growth mission – and that any proposals would be delivered within Britain’s climate obligations. She said: “I have always been clear that a third runway at Heathrow would unlock further growth, boost investment, increase exports, and make the UK more ...
Labour signals ‘open-minded’ approach to Heathrow third runway
Jul 22, 2024 · The new Labour government has signalled it is “open-minded” about airport expansion so long as it meets various tests — including on climate — in a move that will open fresh speculation ...
Green groups criticise Heathrow campaigner's role in Labour …
Jan 28, 2025 · The head of a pro-Heathrow expansion group's role in developing Labour policy has been attacked by green groups, amid speculation the government could back a third runway at the airport.