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Andy Burnham declines to back Heathrow third runway before consultation

Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation before deciding whether to support a proposed third runway at Heathrow. The scheme is estimated to cost £33bn, according to BBC Business, but the supplied report does not give further details about the consultation or the proposal’s timeline.

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Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation before backing a proposed third runway at Heathrow.

BBC Business reported that the scheme is estimated to cost £33bn. The supplied report does not state when the consultation results will be published or whether Burnham ultimately supports the project.

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How might the consultation affect the project’s next steps?

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27 September 2026 · 14:35 · 1 sources

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BBC Business — Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow