Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue
Summary
John Healey supports building a third runway at Heathrow Airport because he believes it will help economic growth in the UK. The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has not given a clear position, causing some uncertainty for investors involved in the project.Key Facts
- John Healey says a third runway at Heathrow supports jobs and economic growth.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has avoided taking a clear position on the runway.
- A public consultation on the runway plan recently ended, and the government will review the responses.
- Heathrow’s chief executive warns investors may rethink their support without government backing.
- The project is expected to cost around £33 billion.
- Major investors include Qatar, Saudi Arabia, France, and Singapore sovereign wealth funds.
- The project owners plan to decide soon about applying for formal planning permission.
- Healey voted for the runway in a 2018 parliamentary vote.
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