The Chancellor suggested that the government would support the construction of a third track at Heathrow airport, saying that “sustainable aviation and economic growth go hand in hand”.
Rachel Reeves told the BBC that she would not comment on “speculation” and that the government would expose its plans in good time.
However, she said that a third track in Heathrow “would mean that instead of going around London, thefts could land.”
Reeves should make an announcement in favor of the airport expansion next week, as part of a major speech on the plans aimed at stimulating the economy.
When he was asked if it would likely include Heathrow, the chancellor did not respond directly but said that the government had already approved the expansion of London City airport and Stanstead.
“It will be good for investments and trade in our country and also for families who wish to go on vacation at low prices,” she said at the BBC on Sunday as part of the Laura Kuensberg program.
Reeves was also challenged if she agreed with the criticisms of the London Labor Mayor, Sadiq Khan, according to which Heathrow’s expansion would have a harmful impact on air quality, noise and noise The capacity of the capital to reach zero net.
In response, she said that “many things have changed in terms of aviation”, with investments in durable and electric fuel planes.
The Chancellor added: “I believe that clean energy and the reduction of our carbon emissions are good for economic growth”.
