I don't really understand why the "Environmental Campaigners" called this a win, since the judges said...
"The judges said that in future, a third runway could go ahead, as long as it fits with the UK's climate policy."
given that a policy can be changed fairly easily. In either direction, I guess.
But perhaps I simply don't know enough about it.
However, I do think that this comment is significant;
"Airport expansion is core to boosting global connectivity. We also take seriously our commitment to the environment. This Govt won't appeal today's judgement given our manifesto makes clear any Heathrow expansion will be industry led.
— Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) February 27, 2020"
As with future agreements with the EU, various campaigning groups are going to find life a lot more difficult when they try to change or impact what private industry does just because they don't like it.
I can think of numerous times they've tried, but none where they've succeeded spring to mind, though no doubt there were some.
It also means the Government escapes most of the 'blame'.
www.bbc.com/news/business-51658693
Last edited by: No FM2R on Thu 27 Feb 20 at 14:08
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