Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue
Chancellor John Healey has expressed support for the economic growth potential of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. This stance contrasts with Prime Minister Andy Burnham's reluctance to commit to the project.
Why it matters
The debate over Heathrow's expansion highlights internal government tensions regarding infrastructure investment versus political caution.
Heathrow has warned that investors could reassess their backing for the £33bn infrastructure project if it does not receive the prime minister’s support. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA Heathrow has warned that investors could reassess their backing for the £33bn infrastructure project if it does not receive the prime minister’s support. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA Heathrow third runway 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’
Prefer the Guardian on Google John Healey has said there is a pro-growth case for going ahead with a third runway at Heathrow despite the prime minister declining to back it.
Healey’s predecessor as chancellor, Rachel Reeves, put approval of the long-planned runway at the heart of her “growth speech” last year, saying it would “make Britain the world’s best-connected place to do business” .
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