Transportation
UK Poised to Back Heathrow Airport Expansion in Push for Growth
- Luton, Heathrow, Gatwick projects set for approval by Labour
- Rachel Reeves considers announcing plans in growth speech
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Keir Starmer’s government is preparing to approve controversial expansions to three London airports as part of a push to spur growth that’s become more urgent this month after international markets cast doubt on the credibility of the UK’s economic plans.
Ministers are set to publicly signal support for a long-sought third runway at Heathrow, sign off on plans to bring the second strip at Gatwick into full-time use, and allow an increase in the capacity at Luton Airport, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked for anonymity discussing plans that haven’t been finalized.