What may be a big influence is there is an election next year, Cornwall is very strong for the Lib Dems and must be a prime target for Dave and the boys as sure as hell Ed and Nige will not be getting in down here. On the basis no matter what colour your party pretty much anything is available if it gets votes it makes you wonder. If money is to be thrown at Gatwick why not Heathrow and BA would of course be the ideal carrier.
On the basis that more than twice as many passengers travel through Heathrow than Gatwick surely the demand increases?
If Dave is throwing my cash at a PSO for NQY, please Mr Prime Minister will you throw it at Heathrow not Gatwick.