Heathrow: MPs prepare for crunch vote as debate over environmental protections rages on

James Murray
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Government expected to win approval for third runway, but questions over climate impact, environmental safeguards, and Boris Johnson's whereabouts remain

The House of Commons is today expected to vote in favour of Heathrow expansion, despite fierce protests from environmental campaigners and growing concerns about the impact of a third runway on air quality...

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