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Heathrow chief says debate on third runway should shift to ‘how, not if’

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Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said the discussion should focus on how to build a third runway, as Chancellor John Healey reiterated the UK government’s support for expanding the London hub. The comments signal renewed political backing, but the articles provide no details on timing or delivery plans.

Discovered 2026-11-12T01:19:21.801029-08:00 | 2026-11-12T01:19:21.801029-08:00

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  • Government support and Heathrow’s push to move beyond whether to expand put the third runway back on the agenda for the UK’s largest hub.
  • The article offers no timetable or delivery details; the gap between political backing and a defined plan remains material to capacity and infrastructure planning.

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