Decision making Quote by John McDonnell

The decision over Heathrow expansion exemplifies the style of policy-making that starts with capitulation to a powerful self-interested lobby, blatantly fixes a public consultation…

— John McDonnell

Nationally, unrestrained Heathrow expansion has prevented the balanced development of regional airports and their economies and the planning of an integrated transport system maximising…

— John McDonnell

Heathrow is conveniently located for airlines to shuttle the global elite between different routes. These flights disturb the peace of millions, disrupting lessons across…

— Clive Lewis

The two million or so residents who live beneath the Heathrow flight path are accustomed to the noise. However, they are right to feel…

— Zac Goldsmith

Anything to do with Heathrow is a nightmare.

— Keith Allen

Historically, Heathrow has been something of a joke, outweighed by its excellent connections. We have to aspire to having an airport at Heathrow with…

— Philip Hammond

Heathrow is in my constituency and I have been at both the Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 planning inquiries. At these inquiries my community…

— John McDonnell

Yes, Heathrow is the U.K.'s busiest airport, but new runways or a new airport are not the answer. It is far better to focus…

— Zac Goldsmith

There is a clear political desire to rebalance the British economy away from London towards the regions, and away from the services sector towards…

— Rishi Sunak

I've never been outside Heathrow so it will be exciting to see what London has to offer. I think I've only flown into Heathrow…

— Misty May-Treanor

London and the south-east of England are very crowded spaces. Wherever a new runway is placed, thousands will be affected. Residents in nearby Longford,…

— Tim Bowler

Most people are flying to Heathrow because it's a hub, so they can fly on to other places, often long-distance flights. If they can't…

— Geoff Hoon