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Government fully behind Heathrow third runway, insists Chancellor after Burnham refused to back expansion

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Burford, R. (2026, November 11). Government fully behind Heathrow third runway, insists Chancellor after Burnham refused to back expansion. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/heathrow-third-runway-chancellor-john-healey-andy-burnham-b1304503.html

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Chancellor Jeremy Healey confirmed that the UK government remains in support of constructing a third runway at Heathrow Airport despite concerns from local leaders like Greater Manchester’s former mayor. During testimony before the Treasury Select Committee, Healey emphasized the economic benefits of successful airport expansions and acknowledged that while the Department for Transport leads the assessment process following public consultation, delays could impact infrastructure development timelines. Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye set a December deadline for government approval, warning that investors might withdraw from the £33 billion project if there is no clear commitment by then.

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The UK Chancellor fully supports the expansion of Heathrow Airport with a third runway, despite previous concerns. During a Treasury Select Committee meeting on November 8, the Chancellor stated that the Government is behind the project and emphasized its potential economic benefits. The Department for Transport, not the Treasury, is leading the assessment following public consultations. However, earlier this year, Heathrow Airport warned of possible delays due to planning and regulatory issues, potentially pushing back the timeline by four years. Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham had previously opposed the project but did not explicitly voice his opposition during recent discussions. The Chancellor also acknowledged that Britain needs to expedite large infrastructure projects, highlighting a government-wide effort to speed up such initiatives.

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Asked what assessment had been made of the benefits of the scheme at the west London airport, Mr Healey told the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday: “So the Government is behind a third runway at Heathrow, I’m part of the Government. asserted

I → ask → Government

“That’s as true in Manchester as it is true in parts of London and elsewhere. asserted

it → ’ → London

“In terms of the assessment following the consultation period, that’s not led by the Treasury. asserted

that → follow → Treasury

“That’s led by the Department for Transport, and the Government is working through the responses and the further update information we’ve got from that.” asserted

we → lead → that

Mr Healey said it was still taking Britain “too long” to approve and build large infrastructure projects. “I think you have seen over the last couple of years a determination from this as a Government to speed those up,” he added. asserted

he → say → those

Heathrow Airport earlier this year warned that a third runway could be delayed by four years due to planning and regulatory issues. uncertain

runway → warn → issues

As the Mayor of Greater Manchester he opposed the project. asserted

he → oppose → project

He told the BBC in September: "I think principally, it's a matter for London and Londoners." asserted

it → tell → London

He added: "I think we ought to hear the voice of people there first. asserted

we → add → people

It's not right for me to just jump straight in on the back of the consultation." asserted

me → jump → consultation

Thomas Woldbye, Heathrow’s chief executive, set the deadline of December for the Government to give the runway the green light. asserted

Government → set → light

He warned that unless his company’s investors — which include the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore and China — received final reassurance it would go ahead, they would pull out of the £33 billion scheme. asserted

they → warn → scheme

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