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Jonathan Prynn and Rachael Burford

RARE PHOTOS: Government says it is minded to approve gatwick s plans for second runway | Rare Historical Photos

Gatwick has been given conditional approval for massive expansion plans that will create a second runway and upgrade its terminals.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said in a Commons written answer she was “minded to approve” the £2.2 billion scheme after seven years of consultation and planning.

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