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David Lynch

UK cannot afford to not build runways, says Reynolds ahead of key Reeves speech

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said the UK risks being left behind without investment (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK “can’t afford” to be a country that “doesn’t build runways” or other major projects, a senior minister has said ahead of a major economic speech by Rachel Reeves.

The Chancellor is due to set out policies on Wednesday to encourage economic growth, including an expected expansion of Heathrow Airport.

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