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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Archie Mitchell

Ed Miliband suggests Heathrow expansion may not go ahead if it breaches net zero targets

Ed Miliband has said any expansion of Heathrow airport or other aviation projects must fall within the UK’s carbon budget as he leads the push for net zero.

The energy secretary, who has refused to resign over the plans to expand Heathrow with a third runway, looked visibly uncomfortable as he was grilled on the controversy by newly elected Green MP Ellie Chowns.

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