London Mayoral candidate calls for third Heathrow runway

Siobhan Benita, who is standing as an Independent candidate in the forthcoming election for London Mayor, is today calling for the building of a third runway at Heathrow to be put back on the agenda and given the go-ahead by the Government.  Incumbent Boris Johnson says an airport in the Thames Estuary could be the answer whilst main rival Ken Livingstone does not seem to have a policy.

Ms Benita said: “London and its population would be best served with another runway at Heathrow.  It will not only bring new jobs to the west of the city, but also be built more quickly than the fantasy project already proposed by the party political mayor.  We are stuck with the location of Heathrow whether we like it or not – now is the time to invest in it and bring more connections and greater prosperity to London as result.”

Heathrow Airport is unable to grow as the existing two runways are fully utilised and the airport is close to capacity.

“The environmental concerns remain and, as Mayor of London, I would work with BAA on ensuring the runway is situated in the best position to cause the least noise and pollution to surrounding communities.” www.siobhanformayor.com

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