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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Expanding Heathrow ‘an illusion of economic growth’, says Labour donor

Rachel Reeves’ plan to expand Heathrow airport as a key part of her bid to grow the economy announced today has been fiercely criticised by one of Labour’s biggest donors.

Energy tycoon Dale Vince, who handed Labour £5m in the run up to the election, said building a new runway at Heathrow would be a mistake and provide “an illusion of growth”.

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