Reeves: third Heathrow runway would be hard decision but good for growth

The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, says new aviation fuels reduce carbon emissions and a third runway at Heathrow airport would cut the time aircraft spend circling. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

Rachel Reeves has given her strongest hint yet that she will back a third runway at Heathrow airport, arguing that she is willing to make difficult decisions while pursuing economic growth.

The chancellor is poised to make a significant speech this week where she will outline her plans to boost the British economy by radically altering planning rules and accelerating building projects.