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Heathrow’s third runway delayed until 2039
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- Sep 26, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC
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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.