67% of MPs support Heathrow expansion - poll
A new poll from ComRes shows that parliamentary support for Heathrow expansion grows as Government decision looms.
Almost three quarters of MPs support a third runway at Heathrow, a new poll has revealed.
The ComRes poll showing 67% of the 150 MPs polled support the west London airport expansion comes just weeks before the decision is expected.
Nearly half of MPs also said that an expanded Heathrow delivers the biggest long-term boost to the British economy of major infrastructure projects, more than four times the number who say the same for Gatwick.
Former DWP Secretary Stephen Crabb said: “After visiting Heathrow this week, I’m convinced now more than ever that we need to get on with expanding our hub airport.
“Expanding Heathrow will bring real benefits to communities up and down our country, unlock new trading routes for our small business exporters and create thousands of apprenticeships for our young people – and that’s why a third runway is overwhelmingly backed in Parliament.
“We were elected to take the tough decisions and to deliver the infrastructure that allows the whole country to thrive – greenlighting Heathrow ticks all the boxes. This is a project that all Conservatives can get behind – and it’s great that Heathrow are looking at ways they can deliver more trade and more jobs cheaper and quicker.”
Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “Parliament overwhelmingly supports expanding Heathrow and it’s clear why. We already do what Gatwick can’t, connecting every corner of Britain to growth around the globe.
“In June we committed to being a better neighbour by accepting the Airports Commission’s conditions for expansion and now after Brexit we’re looking at how we can add more hub capacity cheaper and quicker.
“Only Heathrow delivers growth for all the UK and not just in the South. The Prime Minister can be confident that greenlighting Heathrow she’ll be kick-starting her vision to build a stronger, fairer Britain for everyone.”
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