The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

Chancellor reassures Labour colleagues that climate concerns go ‘hand in hand’ with economic ambitions

Ed Miliband looked visibly uncomfortable as he was grilled over how the expansion of Heathrow airport with a third runway was compatible with his carbon emission net zero targets

The Cabinet minister stressed the whole Government was committed to legally binding climate change targets

Shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon previously said the proposal to expand the west London airport would be ‘eye-wateringly expensive and environmentally calamitous’

Dozens of Heathrow flights cancelled and rail lines blocked due to high winds and flooding

Chancellor expected to unveil new building projects and revise planning rules to stimulate UK economy

The Chancellor said decisions would be subject to ‘full collective ministerial responsibility’.

Chancellor says runway would mean fewer planes circling London, and points to moves towards sustainable flying

Chancellor all but confirmed backing for third runway at Heathrow despite previous opposition from Cabinet colleagues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided directly answering questions on the potential expansion of Heathrow, despite growing speculation she will support a third runway. This comes amid opposition from Cabinet colleague Ed Miliband and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has warned the government could face legal action if plans for the runway…

Steve Reed suggested ‘mitigations’ would be considered in order to make the project work.