Transport minister 'not flight-shaming eco warrior'
The transport secretary has said she is "not a flight-shaming eco warrior" ahead of her decision over whether Gatwick airport will be allowed to expand. Speaking at an industry event on Tuesday, Heidi Alexander said she enjoyed flying and valued aviation's role in the economy and growth.
I’m no flight-shaming eco warrior, minister says ahead of Gatwick runway decision
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander tells aviation leaders she must strike a balance between fostering growth and protecting the environment
Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway.
Transport Secretary set to approve 'emergency' Gatwick runway as she insists she's not a 'flight-shaming eco-warrior'
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is set to approve plans to bring Gatwick's emergency runway into routine use, ahead of Thursday's deadline for her decision. The Cabinet minister told aviation leaders that the planning application is "literally on my desk".
Gatwick airport expansion would bring 'benefits to consumers', watchdog says
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday for her decision on whether to approve Gatwick's plan to bring its emergency runway into routine use.
Inside Gatwick Airport's £2,200,000,000 expansion and how would it look
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Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA
Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA - The Civil Aviation Authority announced support ...
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Decision due on £2.2bn Gatwick Northern Runway plans
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander is set to make a crucial decision this week on the £2.2bn Northern Runway project at London Gatwick. The decision is expected tomorrow (27February 2025), with ...
Gatwick's planned new runway appears set for green light as transport secretary says she 'believes in airport expansion'
Gatwick's planned new runway appears set for green light as transport secretary says she 'believes in airport expansion' - ...
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