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Anna Wise

Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK

The Transport Secretary has insisted “Britain loses by standing still” (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Archive)

The Transport Secretary has insisted “Britain loses by standing still” as she said Heathrow expansion could help grow the economy, after the airport’s boss hit out at the uncertainty over plans for a third runway.

Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK annual conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision about the expansion plans following a consultation.

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