Boris Johnson was joined by engineers and former Minister for London and Labour MP Nick Raynsford earlier today when he visited the site of a proposed new airport in the Thames Estuary. Mr Johnson has made clear his opposition to any further development at Heathrow and has been calling … [Read more...]
Heathrow decision delayed
December 4, 2008 By
The Government has put back a decision on whether a third runway should be built at Heathrow until next month. Transport Minister Geoff Hoon said the views expressed by both opponents and advocates of the expansion needed "proper consideration". Mayor Boris Johnson, who opposes the … [Read more...]
Negativity at the Reuters Mayoral Hustings
April 15, 2008 By
Ken Livingstone, Boris Johnson, and Brian Paddick spent this morning at the Reuters Mayoral Hustings at Reuters House, Canary Wharf where they addressed an audience of business leaders and journalists. The event started with each candidate setting out their vision for the Capital, … [Read more...]
One London Condemn Heathrow ‘Gesture Politics’
February 18, 2008 By
One London Party Mayoral Candidate Damian Hockney has condemned his rivals for "gesture politics" over Heathrow expansion. Speaking earlier today Mr Hockney claimed the airport was "a vital part of London's economy" and said "anyone claiming that Londoners won't suffer if Heathrow … [Read more...]
Mayoral Rivals Clash Over Heathrow Future
February 10, 2008 By
The closing of Heathrow Airport in favour of a new hub airport in the Thames estuary could cost 72,000 jobs according to the pro-expansion group Future Heathrow. The spectre of massive job cuts was raised by Future Heathrow's Lord Soley, the former Labour MP, in an article in yesterday's … [Read more...]
Berry Attacks Johnson Over East London Airport
January 22, 2008 By
Green Party Mayoral candidate Siân Berry has attacked Tory rival Boris Johnson after he voiced support for a new airport being built to the east of London. The comments come after the pair appeared alongside their Labour and Lib Dem opponents in a newspaper advert opposing a third … [Read more...]
Livingstone Opposes Heathrow Expansion
November 22, 2007 By
Ken Livingstone has said he opposes further expansion of Heathrow Airport on the grounds that it "runs contrary to all the growing evidence we now have on the impact of aviation on climate change." The Mayor was made his comments in n response to the Government's consultation 'Adding … [Read more...]
Partial Victory for BAA in Heathrow Protest Ban
August 6, 2007 By
BAA has won a partial victory in its High Court battle to ban protesters from demonstrating at Heathrow airport during a week-long climate change camp. However the ban will apply only to members of Plane Stupid which it is claimed have a history of "direct action" and certain members … [Read more...]
