But I'm sure the MAN Crew
I'm sure you mean 'the rest of UK crew', don't you T&N?
Seriously though, the whole point about the LHR/R3 expansion issue is that it is a hugely divisive topic. Neither camp can lay claim to a monopoly of expert-backing on the issue. One could quite easily compile a list of influential opponents, as you know. The list you quote is representative of one side of the debate only. All regulars on here know that isn't the whole story. And curiously, that article neglects to reference
COST once again. Hmmmm ... now I wonder why that might be?
I have to note too that a list of '34 councils' - some of these in the SE anyway - strikes me as rather underwhelming considering how many there are around the UK. Lots of abstentions there, I'd say!