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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Independent and Lauren MacDougall

Voices: ‘We’re falling behind’: Heathrow expansion sparks backlash over UK’s ‘outdated’ travel infrastructure

Plans to expand Heathrow with a £21bn third runway have reignited a fierce debate among Independent readers, many of whom have questioned whether the UK’s travel infrastructure is fit for purpose – or heading in the wrong direction.

A recent poll found 57 per cent of readers oppose Heathrow’s third runway, with 39 per cent in favour and 4 per cent unsure.

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