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Former BA Boss Comes Out Against Heathrow Expansion

Former British Airways Chief Executive Bob Ayling has come out against expansion at Heathrow and has called for fewer flights to use the airport. Read his article in the Sunday Times:

View Sunday Times article..

An investigation by the Sunday Times has found the airports operator BAA colluded with government officials to “fix” the evidence in favour of a new third runway at Heathrow

View Sunday Times article..

MPs criticise Government over collusion in House of Commons debate dialog:

The Conservatives “opposed to the further expansion of Heathrow Airport.”

The London Evening Standard carried a story on 2nd April that the Conservative Party is opposed to the expansion of Heathrow.

View Standard article..

The story seemed to be confirmed later in the day during a debate in the House of Commons when Theresa Villiers said: “The Opposition believe that the Government have failed to make the case either for a third runway or for an end to runway alternation at Heathrow. As I have just said clearly, we do not believe that the Government have made the case either for a new runway at Heathrow or for mixed mode.

What the Daily Telegraph said..

Major new, independent report questions the economic benefits of Heathrow expansion

Read the CE Delft Report Summary Points..

Read the CE Delft Report..

The March, Rally and Carnival May 31st

12 noon: Hatton Cross Underground Station

12.30pm: March moves off

March around the Heathrow perimeter road (about 2 ½ miles)

(There will be transport for those who feel they cannot walk that far)

2.00pm (approx): March arrives at Sipson Recreation Ground for rally and speeches

3.00/3.30 (approx): Finish

The main road in Sipson will be closed off. There will be stalls, food, drink and plenty for the children, ranging from bouncy castles to face-painting

We expect there to be special buses to ferry people back to the tube and rail stations

Check out the special website..

A Fun Event with a Serious Purpose

The Government expects to make its decision about Heathrow expansion in the Summer. This is our big chance to pile on the pressure. We expect this to be the biggest demonstration against expansion in Heathrow’s history

It will be all legal and peaceful but thousands of people marching will send a powerful message to the Government

Join us!

Or just join us for the rally.

Protest Vigil: 20th May, 6pm, outside the House of Commons

A group of mothers will be organising a protest vigil outside the House of Commons on 20th May from 6pm calling for a halt to airport expansion. The group is called We CAN was formed by a group of mothers who argue that “we need Climate Action Now”. The group currently includes; writer and broadcaster, Rosie Boycott and former ITN Home Affairs Editor Jennifer Nadel. Although the protest vigil is being organised by a group of mothers, everybody is welcome to join. Children are very welcome. The organisers ask people to “bring a candle and a green awareness ribbon to show you want the government to take real leadership on this issue”. Just turn up on the evening!

For more details you can email..

Their website is at WE Climate Action Now..

And a short film which sums it all up and was made by Rebecca Frayn can be found at view film..

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“I have made it very clear that I oppose all airport expansion in London and the South East, not just at Heathrow.”
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone

“The Government is pushing ahead with plans for a third runway without really understanding what that means for the economy.”
Former Conservative Transport Minister Steve Norris

“We simply cannot continue to develop Heathrow until it bursts at the seams. At some point, we must draw a line in the sand and say, ‘Thus far and no further’. I believe we have reached that line and, in many respects, crossed it.”
Justine Greening, Conservative MP, Putney maiden speech

“BAA is like some fiendish drug addict with the Government its willing dealer.”
Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesman, Norman Baker

“Why do I support the protestors? Because expanding Heathrow would be environmental, economic and political madness.”
Anatole Kalesky The Times distinguished economics editor

“The claim that Heathrow expansion is vital for British business is palpable rubbish.”
Simon Jenkins, Sunday Times, 2/3/08

“At the moment I have not for my part seen enough to persuade me that I would be altering my recommendations about the 3rd runway, were I doing it now. But that’s not to guarantee I wouldn’t, but I have not seen the material that would make me convinced that I would change my mind.”
Roy Vandermeer, Terminal Five Inquiry Inspector

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