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Some Labour MPs encouraged the Government to strike a balance between growth and environmental concerns, while the Tories claimed talk of Heathrow expansion was a “panicked and rushed attempt” by Ms Reeves to “distract attention from the state of the economy”.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government's backing for a new runway at Heathrow Airport. In a major speech setting out her plans to revitalise the UK's economy, the chancellor said ministers “cannot duck the decision any longer”.

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The Labour mayor for London, Sadiq Khan, immediately came out swinging after Reeves’ announcement. He said: “I remain opposed to a new runway at Heathrow airport because of th

The Chancellor's plans to build a third runway at Heathrow could turn great swathes of the English countryside into "noise sewers", campaigners claim.

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government's backing for a third runway at Heathrow Airport in a speech on Wednesday (January 29)

Hillingdon’s ruling Conservative group also strongly oppose Heathrow expansion, as does Hayes & Harlington MP John McDonnell, now an Independent.

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The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.