The absence of Justine Greening is interesting though.
She caused too much trouble in the past as transport secretary (2011-2012) and was moved sideways.
Maidenhead isn't THAT close to LHR in comparison to Putney.
Maidenhead is not that much further away from Heathrow than Putney. The difference is that Putney is on the flightpath for arrivals on 27L/27R. Maidenhead is not on the flightpath for arrivals on 09L/09R, it's too far north and would also not be in the event of a 3rd rwy. For departures on 27L/27R, Maidenhead is sometimes overflown when aircraft turn north.
May knows she needs strategic decision making in the national interest rather than what works as a local MP. She's also got Boris by the Johnson IMHO.
Indeed she does, and she won't get any stick from her constituents for doing so.
Gatwick makes no commercial sense realistically and do nothing is not a realistic option. However predictions are a losers game in this weather.
Eaxactly and exactly.
Boris Johnson, Secretary of State for Foreign AFFAIRS #geddit
Very good!!
What about Justine Greening for Transport ? Hasn't that remit still to be announeed ?
She caused too much trouble in the past as transport secretary (2011-2012) and was moved sideways.
The idea that anyone living within a short distance of LHR is against expansion is just wrong. Many of the people that rely on Heathrow for income live in Maidenhead and the surrounding areas.
A recent survey in areas surrounding Heathrow (listed by constituencies) showed a majority of varying sizes in all except Twickenham.
Richmond Park wasn't included, maybe too far from the airport, but the opinion there is well known thanks to Zac Goldsmith.
Can the third runway argument be delayed again ?
Probably.
Wasn't this when New Labour eventually gave permission for a 3rd rwy after years of dithering, indecision and procrastination?