Could it be a case that of a firm indication has been given as to when flights will start. Which is usually the case. Only a month to go till we find out the result for sure.
So for the Airport regarding the Mayoral election.
Conservatives Ben Houchen, has done lots and lots of posts about the airport.
Labour Chris McEwan, has done two posts about the airport. Says his Dad worked as Customs at airport and says supportive. Has visited and chatted with management.
Lib Dems Simon Thorley, one post about airport, but as an attack Houchen's actions. Doesn't give his verdict about the airport. But on a local political social media group said he would never have spent the money on the airport in the first place.