Simon Lightwood

Simon Lightwood

Labour (Co-op) — Wakefield and Rothwell

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 October 2026

Debate

Heathrow Airport Expansion

Contribution

I am sure that the Aviation Minister will have heard the hon. Gentleman’s message and will be delighted to respond to him. Any promoter must give evidence that expansion will deliver benefits across the country, not just locally. Analysis published alongside the draft HENPS indicates that up to 40% of the estimated GDP growth is expected to accrue in regions outside London and the south-east.

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