Everything @UKLabour MPs need to know about #Heathrow Expansion.
@UKDayOne sets out in detail how the project meets the government's 'four tests' on climate, air pollution, noise and regional growth.
And also saves the average family of four £160.
Genuinely fascinating thread about the economic spillover of airport expansion, including the all important M4 corridor 🏴🛬
Heathrow represents this Government's first major test on growth, precisely because it involves trade offs and difficult choices.
For too long Britain has been at the mercy of politicians who dithered and prevaricated. It's refreshing to see real leadership from Rachel & Keir.
Fascinatng, a 0.9% switchover of the UK's petrol cars to EV per year keeps the UK as the lowest emitter amongst major economies by 2030 - regardless of airport expansion
Air travel produces emissions and contributes to the UK's carbon budget. But it is misleading to say that expansion is inconsistent with Net Zero. The purpose of carbon budgets is precisely that you can spend them on areas of economic advantage.
