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Holly Williams

Heathrow boss urges PM to back third runway by year-end

Heathrow’s boss has warned its owners ‘cannot wait forever’ for the Prime Minister’s backing for its third runway plans as he said demand continues to outstrip capacity despite a fall in passenger numbers last month (PA) - (PA Wire)

Heathrow’s boss has warned its owners “cannot wait forever” for the Prime Minister’s backing for its third runway plans as he said demand continues to outstrip capacity despite a fall in passenger numbers last month.

Chief executive Thomas Woldbye told the Financial Times newspaper the London airport’s backers could reassess their £33 billion plans if Andy Burnham does not give his commitment to the runway project.

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