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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Sian Berry

Voices: Labour’s Gatwick plan shows they’re even worse for the climate than the Tories

How little does this Government care about the climate? The reckless decision to expand Gatwick Airport for the express benefit of wealthy frequent flyers will come at the cost of local residents’ peace and meeting our crucial global targets. Good job, Labour.

Earlier this week, the World Athletics president and gold medallist Seb Coe spoke about the need to “re-engineer” the Olympic calendar due to the ongoing impacts of climate change. This dramatic adaptation to our new reality begs the question: what is this Labour Government playing at, actively doing more harm with its airport obsession?

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