Andy Burnham is reported to have told MPs that he has long opposed Heathrow airport expansion. The reports say he told Labour colleagues that he has “always opposed” the project and that he was “never in favour” of the scheme.

The outlets frame this statement as casting doubt on Burnham’s position on the expansion, presenting it as a question of how his current stance aligns with the project’s timeline and political debate. With only limited details available in the provided summaries, it is unclear when Burnham made the comments, which MPs were present, or whether he discussed specific aspects of the plan. The reporting emphasizes the claim that his opposition is longstanding.

Taken together, the sources present the same core allegation: Burnham tells MPs he has consistently been against Heathrow’s expansion. Both accounts rely on attribution to what he allegedly said within parliamentary channels rather than publishing direct documentation or full statements.