Government will not contest Heathrow decision

By Jordan Marshall2020-02-27T12:30:00

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Transport secretary Grant Shapps says it is up to industry to push forward with project

The government has confirmed that it will not fight the Court of Appeal’s decision ruling the expansion of Heathrow illegal on climate change grounds, saying it is up to the industry to fight for the project.

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said it was important to expand the UK’s airport capacity, the government will not push the case for Heathrow.

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