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Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
Key takeaways
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander launched a consultation on the renamed Heathrow expansion national policy statement (HENPS), setting out the conditions needed if the project is to be given the go-ahead.
- Two proposals to expand Heathrow have previously been presented to the government.
- The airport's owners, Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL), want to build a full-length, 3,500-metre runway, which would require the M25 motorway being moved.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said Heathrow was currently "not punching its weight" as an international hub The government has published its blueprint for a third runway at Heathrow, describing expansion of the airport as "critical to national growth".
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander launched a consultation on the renamed Heathrow expansion national policy statement (HENPS), setting out the conditions needed if the project is to be given the go-ahead.
Two proposals to expand Heathrow have previously been presented to the government.
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