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Kemi Badenoch 'certainly would' back Heathrow runway expansion


Published on 2025-01-26 05:00:38 - Sky
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  • The Conservative Party leader, whose constituency includes Stansted Airport, said she has supported the expansion of the UK's largest airport in the past, and would not change her mind on doing so.

Kemi Badenoch, the UK's Business and Trade Secretary, has expressed strong support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport, particularly the addition of a third runway. During her visit to the airport, she emphasized the economic benefits of the expansion, stating that it would enhance the UK's global trade links and boost economic growth. Badenoch highlighted the importance of infrastructure projects like this for the country's future, despite the project facing numerous delays and legal challenges. She also mentioned that the government is committed to working with Heathrow to ensure the project moves forward, underscoring the strategic importance of Heathrow as a hub for international connectivity.

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