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Cecil, N. (2026, September 30). More flights at Manchester Airport may be better than Heathrow third runway, says Andy Burnham. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/flights-heathrow-manchester-airport-third-runway-andy-burnham-b1298938.html
Cecil, Nicholas. “More flights at Manchester Airport may be better than Heathrow third runway, says Andy Burnham.” Evening Standard, 30 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/flights-heathrow-manchester-airport-third-runway-andy-burnham-b1298938.html.
Cecil, Nicholas. “More flights at Manchester Airport may be better than Heathrow third runway, says Andy Burnham.” Evening Standard, September 30, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/flights-heathrow-manchester-airport-third-runway-andy-burnham-b1298938.html.
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Andy Burnham, Labour's deputy leader, suggested during the party's annual conference in Liverpool that instead of expanding Heathrow Airport, it might be better to utilize the existing capacity at Manchester Airport. He emphasized there is a "strong case" for enlarging Heathrow but also noted that Manchester Airport already has room for expansion. Burnham, who previously served as Mayor of Greater Manchester, stressed on LBC Radio that decisions about airport expansion should be carefully considered and involve broader national discussions. When questioned directly if he supported a new runway at Heathrow, Burnham maintained an open stance while highlighting the importance of considering all available options.
