MPs say expand Heathrow Airport for a stronger economy

Two thirds of MPs think that giving the go ahead for Heathrow expansion will strengthen Britain’s economy.

New polling released today by ComRes revealed that MPs across Parliament see the expansion at Heathrow as the most important infrastructure project for the future of the UK economy.

The findings revealed that the expansion was rated by MPs as the top infrastructure project, ahead of HS2 and HS3. Gatwick expansion was voted last on the projects for importance in spreading growth, with only 3% of votes compared to 41% for Heathrow.

A Heathrow spokesperson said: “With today’s result, the case for expansion at Heathrow is stronger than ever before. Only Heathrow can help Britain be the great trading nation connecting all regions of the UK to the world. It is the keystone that connects businesses of every size to markets across the world as the UK’s only global hub airport.

“Global connections are critical for a new outward-looking UK to help our businesses and economy to thrive – and with expansion we can deliver up to 40 new destinations on top of the 83 we serve now.

“We are confident that the Government will make the right choice for the future of the UK, putting the interests of the country first.

“We look forward to working with the Government and its agencies on next steps.”

Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “At an uncertain time for the British economy, MPs recognise that Heathrow is a private sector infrastructure project that will spread growth across Britain from the moment that we get a green light.

“Now more than ever, people across Britain are counting on the Government to take bold decisions that show we are a confident outward looking trading nation. MPs are clear that expanding Heathrow will help secure Britain’s long-term economic future.

“Heathrow is the right choice for a stronger Britain.”

The results of the poll confirms the independent Airports Commission’s clear recommendation that Britain place in the world would be more secure with the expansion of Heathrow.

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