Gatwick second runway approved as Labour overrules ‘eco-warriors’

Transport Secretary gives green light for second runway and 100,000 extra flights per year

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Transport Secretary gives green light for second runway and 100,000 extra flights per year

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Heidi Alexander approves expansion to allow 100,000 more flights a year

theguardian.com7 mesi fa

There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.

bbc.com7 mesi fa

The lowdown on what happens next and whether the move is likely to boost the UK economy

theguardian.com7 mesi fa

The privately financed project will see the West Sussex airport will move its emergency runway 13 yards north, enabling it to be…

dailymail.co.uk7 mesi fa

Mayor of London’s stance has won support from Labour ministers sharing environmental concerns

telegraph.co.uk7 mesi fa

Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions said it would launch a court challenge against the Labour-backed plan to build second…

telegraph.co.uk7 mesi fa