Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway

In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’UK politics live – latest updatesHeathrow third runway: saga of promises, protest and U-turnsRachel Reeves has confirmed that the government will throw its weight behind a third runway at Heathrow, claiming it will make the UK “the world’s best-connected place to do business”.In a speech in Oxfordshire on her plans for national growth, the chancellor said: “We cannot duck the decision any longer.” She said the London hub “connects to emerging markets all over the world, opening up new opportunities for growth”. Continue reading...

Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway

In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’

Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the government will throw its weight behind a third runway at Heathrow, claiming it will make the UK “the world’s best-connected place to do business”.

In a speech in Oxfordshire on her plans for national growth, the chancellor said: “We cannot duck the decision any longer.” She said the London hub “connects to emerging markets all over the world, opening up new opportunities for growth”. Continue reading...