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.
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Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA
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Gatwick expansion ‘would benefit consumers even if Heathrow gets new runway’
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Inside Gatwick Airport's £2,200,000,000 expansion and how would it look
How would Gatwick Airport look after expansion? Around 10-15 flights could take off per hour during peak periods if the ...
Bullish Gatwick boss on final countdown for new runway approval
Bullish Gatwick boss on final countdown for new runway approval - Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expected to hand down her decision on Thursday ...
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Why the cost of flights could dramatically increase by 2050
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