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London Mayor: ‘Gatwick expansion means we don’t need Heathrow third runway’

Peter Stonham
02 October 2025
 

The Mayor of London has suggested that approval of the second Gatwick runway makes Heathrow’s £50bn proposed expansion unnecessary.

Sir Sadiq Khan’s stance put him at odds with the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, who believe Heathrow’s expansion is vital for economic growth.

In January, Rachel Reeves said Heathrow’s infrastructure plans, which would be funded by the airport, were “badly needed” because “for decades its growth has been...

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