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Tuesday, 26 June 2018
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- Chris Grayling and Andy McDonald clash on merits of Heathrow ExpansionMPs have been debating the expansion of Heathrow Airport by means of a third runway.Transport Secretary Chris Grayling MP confidently began by setting up Heathrow to be the only airport viable for such an expansion, dismissing Gatwick as well as northern airports including Manchester as other options. Mr Grayling claimed the expansion has been delayed for too long, with this delay causing businesses to leave the UK.
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- Brexit: Airbus taken seriously, says UK ministerGreg Clark comments amid a row over cabinet colleagues' criticism of jobs warnings over Brexit.
- Welsh Government-Qatar Airways deal cost 'confidential'Revealing how much public cash was spent could prejudice other deals, the Welsh government says.
- SNP MPs abstain in Heathrow third runway voteThey were concerned about a lack of detail in the plans which the UK government says will boost Scottish flights.
- Heathrow Airport: 'Where's Boris?' shout opposition MPsOpposition MPs mock the foreign secretary for missing the airport expansion vote for an Afghan trip.
- Heathrow airport: MPs vote in favour of expansionThe Commons votes in favour of controversial plans for a third runway by 415 votes to 119.
The Guardian
- From Heathrow to Brexit, showmen have taken over our politicsBoris Johnson, by avoiding the Commons vote, has confirmed his total lack of principle. But in today’s politics, performance is all that matters
- Delay on third runway served Heathrow's owners wellPoliticians seem so exhausted in getting project across the line that risk allocation is left for later
- MPs back Heathrow third runway project as Johnson faces criticismPlan passes with majority of 296 but foreign secretary was flying back from Afghanistan
- MPs back Heathrow third runway project as Johnson faces criticismPlan passes with majority of 296 but foreign secretary was flying back from Afghanistan
The Independent
- Heathrow expansion: What will happen with the airport's third runway nowAs MPs rubber-stamp the government’s choice of a third runway at Heathrow, travel correspondent Simon Calder explains the plan, the potential and the problems.
The Scotsman
- SNP abstain on Heathrow expansion vote despite Scottish Government backingThe SNP was accused of putting “nationalist interests before the national interest” by abstaining on a vote on Monday evening to approve expansion of Heathrow, despite the Scottish Government signing off on the case for a third runway at the airport.
Times Online
- Third RunawayIf the government’s plans for a third runway at Heathrow were a pantomime, which they often resemble, there would be an obvious response to Chris Grayling’s assertion that the project “can’t simply be something that’s bankrolled by a big hike in the price of tickets that passengers buy”. Oh yes it can.
- SNP changes its mind on Heathrow runway [subscription]The SNP has refused to back Heathrow’s third runway even though the Scottish government had publicly declared its support for the scheme two years ago.
- For runaway Boris, there’s nowhere to hide [Subscription]By fleeing to Afghanistan on the day of the Heathrow vote the foreign secretary insulted everyone, even his hosts
- MPs back £14 billion Heathrow expansion [subscription]Foreign secretary misses key vote despite vowing to oppose third runway
City AM
- Parliament backs third runway at Heathrow with strong majorityParliament on Monday night voted in favour of building a third runway at Heathrow Airport in a historic decision taken after decades of delays.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow Airport expansion vote: Third runway given go ahead as MPs back £14bn projectMPs have voted overwhelmingly to press ahead with plans for a massive £14 billion expansion of Heathrow Airport.
Aviation Industry
- Bombardier considers commercial aircraft business options post-CSeriesCabin retrofits, increased aftermarket emphasis among likely near-term offerings. read more
- Chinese carriers to start taking delivery of A350s in July Several Chinese carriers are scheduled to start taking delivery of new Airbus A350 aircraft in July, the first of the model to enter-into-service in mainland China. read more
- Search for new Air France-KLM CEO hits turbulenceFrench media reports that the CFO of a water and waste management company was on point to being nominated sparked a backlash. read more
- UK Parliament overwhelmingly approves third London Heathrow runway The UK House of Commons voted by a 415-119 margin to approve the building of a third runway at London Heathrow Airport. read more
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- How Did My MP Vote On Heathrow? Full List For Every Party119 Labour MPs backed it, 94 opposed it. Just 8 Tories against.
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