05-06-2018 14:34 via theguardian.com

Heathrow's third runway gets go-ahead from Chris Grayling

Tory splits mean government may have to rely on Labour and SNP to win parliamentary voteThe government has finally given the green light to the controversial plan to build a third runway at Heathrow airport following years of delays and opposition from campaigners.
The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, said the announcement represented a “historic moment” that showed the government had a clear vision to build “a Britain fit for the future”. Critics claim it will damage
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