Chancellor changed the mind on the expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport

The Chancellor has said that it will now support the expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), saying that “the way we fly has changed”.

As Leeds West MP, Reavs opposed proposals for a new terminal on the Yorkshire site over environment and noise concerns.

On Wednesday, Reavs announced the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, citing the progress of “permanent aviation” in London Heathro, after the support of the third runway government and epidemic.

In 2022, the LBA’s £ 150M plan was left on the delay to develop a new terminal, In favor of the first proposal to revive the current terminal,

Speaking in Yorkshire Government decision to return the third runway in HeathroThe Chancellor said “Permanent aviation and economic growth run by hand”.

She defended her previous position of opposing Leeds Bradford expansion, “a lot has changed since 2020 when those plans came forward – no one was flying because it was during the epidemic, but the way it was during the epidemic. We fly that too has changed “.

He said: “The engine has become more efficient, and durable aviation fuel means that we can reduce carbon emissions.

“Continuous aviation fuel reduces carbon emissions by 70% and the mandate came earlier this year,” he said on Thursday, on Thursday.

Leeds West and Pudse MP also revealed the benefit that would be on the rest of the UK of Heathro expansion “because the availability of slots in Heathro is good for regional airports that are willing to join the rest of the world”.

Leeds Bradford Airport first planned for a new terminal five years ago, to the airport to seven million by 2030 at the airport as part of its dialect.

An planning application was approved by the council in February 2021, Despite the objections by campaigners and local MPs – including Reeves, then members to Leeds West.

“It is clear that the increase in both flights and passenger numbers will reduce important efforts to ensure their commitments to be carbon neutral by 2030,” she said at that time.

Extension proposals were eventually withdrawn in 2022, the owners of the airport cited local concern over an increase in the movements of the aircraft citing “excessive delay” – especially at night – and state for a public inquiry Decision to mention the plan to the secretary.

Instead, the owners of the airport attracted their attention to extend the existing terminal, for which the plans were approved by the Leeds City Council in 2019.

Work on project started in 2023 And this includes 102,000 square feet (9,500 square meters), three -storey expansion.

LBA’s Chief Executive, Vincent Hoder, has welcomed the government’s decision to expand in Heathro. They believe that it is “positive for the UK in general” and is more widely aviation.

“Chancellor’s announcement yesterday, and his comments today, gave the voice of positive support for the aviation industry as a whole,” said Mr. Hoder.

“Now we have found a government that understands the role of aviation as an economic accelerator, and is ready to stand behind it and support permanent development.

“Here in LBA, we are eager to work with the cooperation of our government, our airline partners and our community to ensure that we are completing world -class features.

However, campaigners who opposed the development of Leeds Bradford Airport have contested the claims of Chancellor at the link between aviation and economic development.

Ian Kotman, Secretary to Galba – A group of campaigners located in West Yorkshire that are against the expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport – said: “The claims made about the expansion of the airport were made about being good for the economy Are.

“Flights for trade objectives increased to about one third between 2019 and 2023, with 3.9 million less commercial trips – and yet the economy increased by 1.8% in the same period.”

He said that any government investment will be spent better on renewable energy.

“I know that the government is investing in renewable energy – like wind farm – and it is good news. It is definitely better to expand airports more than the cause of climate pollution?

“It is much faster to create good jobs in renewable energy than creating a new runway.”