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Burnham’s opposition to Heathrow expansion puts third runway in doubt

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Published: Sep 25, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC

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Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

bbc.comUnited KingdomPrime Minister Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow

Andy Burnham has refused to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow in a break with previous government enthusiasm for the £49bn scheme. The Prime Minister said the runway was a “contested issue” and primarily a matter for Londoners, whose views should be taken “seriously” when considering the proposals.

AOL.comBurnham refuses to back ‘contested’ Heathrow third runway

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday declined to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow. He said that the decision should first take into account the views of people living near London's main airport.

The Times of IndiaIndiaHeathrow expansion faces fresh hurdle as UK PM Burnham withholds third runway backing

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Heathrow Airport

Main airport serving London, England

London Heathrow Airport – named London Airport until 1966 – is the primary and largest international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the six international airports in the London airport system.

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Burnham’s opposition to Heathrow expansion puts third runway in doubtFinancial TimesUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Prime Minister Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrowbbc.comUnited Kingdom12 hr. ago
Burnham refuses to back ‘contested’ Heathrow third runwayAOL.com10 hr. ago
Heathrow expansion faces fresh hurdle as UK PM Burnham withholds third runway backingThe Times of IndiaIndia13 hr. ago
Heathrow expansion in doubt as Andy Burnham won’t say he backs itthetimes.com3 hr. ago
Burnham declines to back Heathrow third runway amid four-year delayCity AM14 hr. ago
Andy Burnham refuses FIVE times to back Heathrow third runway casting huge doubt on projectYahoo News UK11 hr. ago
Reports suggest Andy Burnham 'open minded' over Heathrow expansion plansBusinessGreen3 days ago
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four yearsBBCUnited Kingdom33 hr. ago
Andy Burnham throws into doubt Heathrow's plans for a third runwayLondon Evening StandardUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Andy Burnham casts doubt on Heathrow airport expansion as he 'tells MPs he has always opposed project'Daily Mail3 days ago
Heathrow expansion thrown into doubt after PM’s message to Labour MPsDaily ExpressUnited Kingdom2 days ago

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