Why London Heathrow’s Third Runway Is So Controversial
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A third runway at London Heathrow Airport is an idea that’s been kicking around since the 1980s. But it remains elusive, having divided politicians in the UK for decades.
The Labour government is hoping it can be the one to finally see spades hit the ground. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has thrown her weight behind the controversial project, placing it front and center of a gambit to kick-start the country’s economy with major new infrastructure.