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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot

As chancellor, Rachel Reeves claimed that a third runway at Heathrow would add 0.43%…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

3 Oct 2026, 12:30 IST Updated 4 hours ago 1 min read 0 views

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The Guardian reports: As chancellor, Rachel Reeves claimed that a third runway at Heathrow would add 0.43%…

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be the impact on the wealth of the nation?

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Location: United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 3 Oct 2026, 12:30 IST
Key names: Heathrow, Britain, George Monbiot, Department for Transport
Section: Environment
Figure cited: It will cost us somewhere between £23.4bn and £62.5bn. (The Guardian)