Airports Commission Articles

On Tuesday the Davies Commission presented its final report. This has been a strong process, supported cross party, to ask the question about whether we need airport expansion to meet economic demand and, if so, where the expansion should be. The Davies Commission has...

While most of us are enjoying the summer weather, David Cameron was looking increasing uncomfortable as Harriet Harman ratcheted up the heat at today’s prime minister’s questions. The Davies report, published today, unanimously backs a new third runway at Heathrow,...

The mayor of London's first duty is to make sure we prosper. Only then can we create the wealth that can make our city a fairer, better place. There is a debate at the moment about whether we should have a new runway at Heathrow or at Gatwick. It is a heated one. I...

There is an industry that contributes £50bn to national GDP. In total, the sector supports 921,000 British jobs. A decision to invest in its infrastructure could deliver between £127bn and £211bn in economic benefits by 2050. However, such a decision has been pushed...