UK chancellor backs Heathrow third runway as growth driver

Britain's chancellor said the government will study public consultation responses on expanding London's busiest airport, framing runway expansion as economically important despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer's earlier reluctance to endorse

First covered Oct 16, 2026 · 2:30 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

UK chancellor backs Heathrow third runway as growth driver — Image via theguardian.com

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25d Guardian Environment Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue — Chancellor says government will study responses to public consultation, with airports being ‘big part of jobs and growth’ John Healey has said there is a…

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