Heathrow chief Thomas Woldbye warns that investors and backers cannot wait indefinitely for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to give support for a proposed third runway. Across outlets, Woldbye says the case for the expansion is settled, but that Burnham needs to provide an open commitment soon, with a decision timeframe of the end of the year.
Several reports describe the potential consequences if that backing is not forthcoming. The Financial Times and other coverage say Heathrow could be forced to reassess the £33bn project, including how plans are taken forward, if support does not arrive in time. The Evening Standard frames this as a direct message to London airport backers about whether they would reconsider expansion steps in the absence of a clear commitment from the prime minister. The Independent similarly reports on the renewed warning, without suggesting a change to Heathrow’s position.
