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Heathrow 'needs 3rd runway'

Capacity constraints at Heathrow Airport are restricting growth, according to a new report by MPs which calls for the Government to reverse its position and support a new runway. MP Tim Yeo challenged the PM on the issue yesterday.

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Labour: Parties 'should work together' on airport capacity

The Government should now get on and begin the long delayed call for evidence and political parties should work together to develop a sensible and sustainable alternative to the rejected Heathrow third runway and the unworkable fantasy Thames Estuary proposals.

– Maria Eagle MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary

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