Andy Burnham risked union fury today as he raised fresh doubts about Heathrow expansion – just weeks after his Chancellor backed it.
The Prime Minister repeatedly refused to endorse the scheme to build a third runway at the airport in an interview as Labour conference got under way.
He suggested it was a matter ‘for London‘ and that the Government was waiting for the outcome of a consultation.
The ambivalent stance came despite John Healey telling the Commons earlier this month that the Government supports the project.
It sparked a sharp response from Labour’s union allies, who pointed out the scheme should create 100,000 jobs. Unite
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