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The Mayor says expansion could put pressure on London’s transport network and environmental targets. Heathrow says the project would bring major economic benefits and can be delivered alongside climate commitments.

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00:00London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has formally opposed plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
00:07City Hall and Transport for London say expansion could put pressure on transport networks,
00:12noise levels and environmental targets. They estimate it could mean 60,000 daily road journeys
00:19with upgrades needed to rail services. Heathrow says expansion is an economic opportunity and
00:25rejects claims it would be incompatible with net zero. The airport says it will provide funded
00:30solutions for transport upgrades and a noise insulation scheme. The government says it will
00:36consider consultation responses before deciding whether to proceed. A final policy could face
00:43a parliamentary vote.

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