Government announces delay to Heathrow Third Runway decision – Greenpeace responds.

Responding to Ruth Kelly's announcement that a decision on the expansion of Heathrow airport is to be delayed until the end of the year, Greenpeace executive director John Sauven said:

"The Government is having a massive runway wobble. Ministers are facing an inevitable legal challenge if they give the green light to Heathrow expansion. An objective assessment of pollution and the impact a new runway would have on our chances of tackling climate change can only lead to a rejection of further airport expansion. A courageous Prime Minister would now stand up to the aviation industry and unite with the people of West London by dropping plans for Heathrow expansion."

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Ruth Kelly's written statement can be viewed at http://www.dft.gov.uk/press/speechesstatements....