Sadiq Khan warns Heathrow third runway could ‘overwhelm’ London’s transport network

The Mayor of London has launched another appeal to ministers to reject current plans to add a third runway to Heathrow Airport – saying it would have a significant impact on noise pollution, air quality and the capital’s environment.
Sir Sadiq Khan, a long-time opponent of the expansion, has laid out his opposition to the Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), an updated government framework which will guide planning and set assessment criteria for any new runway