Reeves hints at support for Heathrow expansion

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Sustainable aviation and economic growth go hand in hand, the chancellor tells the BBC.

One former Labour frontbencher suggested the chancellor was in danger of looking "desperate" in her search for growth.

Labour has made boosting economic growth central to its government's mission, pledging to raise living standards and deliver the highest sustained economic growth in the G7 group of rich nations by the time of the next election.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: London Airport Economic Chancellor Plans Growth Runway Third Heathrow Government

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Published On: 2025-01-26 @ 10:57:14 (1 days ago)

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