Heathrow Third Runway Delay

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1. 25 Sep

   Annual figures from trade body Airports Council International show Heathrow was Europe’s busiest airport from 1996 to 2019.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard
2. 26 Sep

   The airport aims to get planning permission by 2029, and has from the start considered building the new runway within a decade to be a reasonable goal.

   3 outlets · Evening Standard
3. 27 Sep

   “I think, principally, it’s a matter for London,” Burnham told the BBC in an interview at the start of the governing Labour Party’s annual conference.

   3 outlets · The Straits Times
4. 28 Sep

   Andy Burnham said he is “reticent” to say whether or not he supports a third runway at Heathrow because there are “strong views on either side”, despite ministers backing the scheme because of its economic potential.

   3 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 15 articles

• 28 Sep Burnham under pressure over refusal to say if he backs Heathrow third runwayAndy Burnham, a UK Labour politician, faces criticism for his reluctance to state whether he supports the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport due to strong public opinions on both sides. Despite ministers like Jonathan Reynolds advocating for the project because of its potential economic benefits and trade advantages with Asia, Burnham maintains that commenting could prejudice an ongoing planning…Evening Standard
• 28 Sep Labour shambles over Heathrow third runway as Treasury ministers pledge support for airport's expansion - despite Burnham failing to back projectLabour faces internal confusion over supporting Heathrow’s third runway expansion, with Treasury ministers James Murray and Dan Tomlinson backing the project despite Andy Burnham’s hesitation. Murray emphasized that expanding Britain’s busiest airport is crucial for job creation and economic investment across the country, contradicting Burnham's suggestion that it should be a decision left to London. This stance…Daily Mail
• 28 Sep Heathrow expansion ‘important for our future’, says Treasury ministerTreasury minister Simon Murray defended Heathrow’s expansion plans on Sunday, emphasizing its importance for jobs and national investment despite the Prime Minister's reluctance to fully endorse it. Murray stated that the project is crucial not just for London but for the entire country, noting the estimated cost of £33 billion and potential capacity increase to 150 million passengers annually. Labour figures also…Evening Standard
• 28 Sep STEPHEN GLOVER: China built an airport in five years. How bleak it is that Britain could wait 100 for one runway at HeathrowStephen Glover writes an opinion piece criticizing Britain's inability to efficiently complete large infrastructure projects, using the delay in building a third runway at Heathrow Airport as an example. Originally discussed in 1946, the project now faces further delays until 2039, almost a century later. In contrast, China completed the Beijing Daxing International Airport in less than five years. Glover highlights…Daily Mail
• 27 Sep Burnham refuses to say whether he backs third runway at HeathrowJacobian Burnham, during a Labour Party conference in Liverpool, avoided confirming his stance on supporting a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Instead of taking an immediate position, he stated that he would await the results of a public consultation process before deciding how to proceed. The project's deadline has been delayed by four years due to feasibility concerns raised by airport officials. Transport…Evening Standard
• 27 Sep Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delayAndy Burnham avoided answering questions about his support for a third runway at Heathrow during the Labour party conference. The project faces a four-year delay, pushing back its potential opening to 2039 from the original target of 2035. Burnham cited differing opinions and the need to consider public consultation results before making a decision. Proponents argue that the expansion would create jobs and boost the…The Guardian
• 27 Sep Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at HeathrowPrime Minister Andy Burnham declined to take a stance on supporting a third runway at Heathrow Airport, citing that local voices should be heard first despite his previous opposition as Mayor of Greater Manchester. The expansion project, initially planned for 2035, could face delays up to four years and is estimated to cost £33bn. Environmental campaigners and the Mayor of London oppose it due to its impact on…BBC
• 27 Sep Andy Burnham refuses FIVE times to back Heathrow third runway casting huge doubt on projectAndy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister, refused to back a third runway at Heathrow five times during an interview on BBC’s Sunday show with Laura Kuenssberg. The £49 billion project has faced delays and opposition from environmental groups who argue it contradicts climate commitments. Business leaders in London support the expansion, citing its potential economic benefits.Evening Standard
• 27 Sep Burnham refuses to say whether he backs third runway at HeathrowIn an interview with BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Labour MP John Burnham declined to state his position on the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Instead of giving a direct answer, he stated that it is primarily a decision for London residents and indicated he would await the results of ongoing consultations before expressing support or opposition. The article also…Evening Standard
• 27 Sep British PM Burnham refuses to back Heathrow’s third runway projectOn September 27, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to support plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, stating that local residents’ voices should be heard first before any decision is made. This comes after his predecessor Keir Starmer’s government backed the expansion in 2025; however, delays mean the runway would likely not open until 2039 if approved. The proposal faces longstanding opposition due…The Straits Times

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