Gatwick 2nd runway backed by government

Mixed reactions as second Gatwick runway backed
Residents across the South East have shared mixed reactions to a second runway at Gatwick Airport being backed by the government.Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the expansion,
Gatwick welcomes government response on second runway despite new decision delay
London-Gatwick Airport has welcomed the UK government’s response to its second runway application despite its decision to extend the process.
Gatwick Airport second runway map as government presses for go-ahead
The airport wants to move its northern run-off strip, which is only used for taxiing or as a back-up, by 12 metres to create an additional take-off and landing spot to create more flights and jobs. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander is "minded to approve" the expansion on condition that measures to reduce noise are put in place.
Gatwick second runway backed by government
A second runway at Gatwick Airport has been backed by government, providing measures to reduce noise are put in place. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the expansion. Some MPs, local authorities and residents are strongly opposed.
Decision to be made on Gatwick's second runway
A decision is due today on the future of Gatwick’s expansion plans. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline until the end of today to decide whether to approve plans to bring Gatwick’s emergency runway into routine use.
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