The chancellor, John Healey, tells MPs that Labour backs Heathrow’s planned third runway, even though the Prime Minister previously opposed the project when he was mayor of Manchester. Healey makes the confirmation in the House of Commons.
The change in position is described as a “U-turn” by one outlet, pointing to the Prime Minister’s earlier opposition while in local office. Other reporting focuses on the formal policy position being presented to Parliament, emphasizing that Labour’s stance remains supportive despite the leadership change. The accounts align on the central point that the chancellor confirms Labour’s backing, while the differing angle centers on whether the Prime Minister’s past views are in tension with the current national position.
