HISTORICAL FACTS: 28 - Caught on Camera

Scepticism in Whitehall that Heathrow plan can be reconciled with climate targets

Emission targets could derail project as campaigners say net zero commitment cannot be met if expansion happens

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Londoners support Heathrow expansion, poll shows, as Government faces row with Sadiq Khan over third runway

There is stronger support for Heathrow expansion in London than elsewhere in the country, a survey shows

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Rachel Reeves’s plan for Heathrow to ‘turbocharge’ economy struggles to take off

Chancellor’s optimistic economic growth vision hit in the short term as Tesco and Lloyds announce hundreds of job losses and she admits fixing the economy is ‘not an easy job’

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Heathrow expansion hailed as ‘huge opportunity’ for Scotland

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce said a third runway will boost connectivity and trade.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

The history behind Heathrow’s third runway debate - and who’s against it

Everything you need to know about the Heathrow debate – which spans over two decades

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary launches foul-mouthed attack over Rachel Reeves' Heathrow growth plan

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has hit out at Rachel Reeves in a foul-mouthed tirade as he claimed the chancellor “hasn’t a clue” about how to generate economic growth.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Ryanair boss says Rachel Reeves ‘hasn’t a clue’ about delivering growth

Michael O’Leary said the Chancellor should scrap air passenger duty rather than ‘waffle on’ about Heathrow expansion.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Labour backlash over Heathrow as Sadiq Khan and MPs hit out at 'hugely damaging' 'mistake’

Energy secretary Ed Miliband, who threatened to resign from Gordon Brown’s government over expansion of the west London airport, did not attend chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Reeves hails opportunity of net zero but faces criticism from green campaigners

Backing for a third runway at Heathrow and pledges to reform environmental regulation have prompted criticism from climate and nature groups.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Reeves backs third runway at Heathrow as she banks on planning reform for growth

Rachel Reeves gave a major speech this morning where she confirmed she will back a third runway at Heathrow

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025