UK PM Burnham refuses to back Heathrow's third runway project

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to endorse the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport. He stated that the decision should be left to the local communities directly affected by the project.
Why it matters
The expansion of Heathrow is a long-standing, contentious issue balancing economic growth against environmental and local community concerns in the UK.
LIVERPOOL, England, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined to give his backing on Sunday to plans to build…
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