UK Treasury chief backs third runway at London's Heathrow Airport

U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says that the new Labour government is backing the construction of third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport

Wednesday 29 January 2025 10:54 GMT

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U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said Wednesday that the new Labour government is backing the construction of third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport.

Reeves said in a speech that the construction of another runway at the U.K.’s main airport will bolster the country’s long-term economic growth potential.

Several campaigners, including within her Labour Party, have opposed a third runway for decades because of environmental concerns.

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UK Treasury chief backs third runway at London's Heathrow Airport

U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says that the new Labour government is backing the construction of third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport

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