AssetID: 54471410
Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion Amid Economic Growth Push
Caption: Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion Amid Economic Growth Push. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed government support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, calling it "badly needed" to create up to 100,000 jobs. In a speech on economic growth, Reeves acknowledged that the runway marks the beginning of a lengthy process and criticized delays in the planning system, urging developers to focus less on concerns like "bats and newts”. Beyond Heathrow, she pledged backing for redevelopment projects across England, including Manchester United’s Old Trafford and the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor. Conservatives, however, have dismissed Labour’s plans as “hastily cobbled together” amid stagnant GDP growth of just 0.1% in November. Businesses are also warning of April’s looming tax hikes, including increased National Insurance rates. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Chancellor,Rachel Reeves,confirmed,government,support,third runway,Heathrow Airport,badly needed,create,jobs,economy,United Kingdoom,runway,lengthy process,Manchester United,Old Trafford,corridor,Oxford-Cambridge,Labour,Consertive,politics
PersonInImage: