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Old 21st Jul 2002, 10:33
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akerosid
 
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Most of the Sundays are carrying stories about Darling's announcement, expected on Tuesday, which is expected to call for a second STN and third LHR runway and a new LGW runway in or about 2019(?). Some rumours suggest Cliffe is likely to be proposed; most think it's for the birds.

Ominously, the Swampy brigades are lining up against ANY airport expansion and are threatening legal action; expect LHR, which will be the real battleground, to be the focus of this. A new lobby group, rather aggressively called "Airport Watch" has been set up and advocates controls being put on aviation growth.

Let battle commence . . .
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