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Prime Minister Burnham casts doubt on Heathrow third runway plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has questioned Heathrow's £49 billion third runway project, despite Chancellor John Healey's full backing. Speaking on Friday, Mr Burnham emphasised that the opinions of London residents must be prioritised, which conflicted with Mr Healey's assertion that the economic arguments for expansion are compelling. The public consultation on the government's expansion policy statement closed on September 1.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 September 2026 at 8:51

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