Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has waded into the debate over the future funding of Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Liverpool City Region chief Mr Rotheram said a balance must be struck between attracting investment and “ambitious net zero carbon targets” but the debate must not be allowed to become a “binary choice between protecting jobs and reaching our climate objectives.
The former Labour MP’s comments - in which he said the “strategic importance” of the airport was recognised - came in the aftermath of growing political consensus against potential expansion of the site in Speke.
