News story: Defence Secretary hails global outlook of Midlothian naval engineers
The Defence Secretary hailed the global outlook of a Midlothian-based world leader in naval innovation, design and manufacture today. read more
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After years of dither and delay, it is welcome that progress is finally being made on runway expansion – Andy McDonald
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on the Government’s statement on Heathrow, said:
“Labour has consistently been pushing for a decision on runway expansion in the South East of England so after years of dither and delay, it is welcome that progress is finally being made.
“However, there are still outstanding issues including how Heathrow expansion can be squared with meeting the UK’s climate change objectives and demonstrating that local noise and environmental impacts can be minimised.
“This can be achieved, but only in the context of a coherent aviation strategy that works for the country not just London. It starts with confirming our membership of the European Aviation Safety Agency, as well as action on cleaner fuels and improving road and rail access to our international gateway airports.”
read moreNews story: UK invests in new submarine training school on the Clyde
Defence Secretary announces near £4 million milestone in the building of a single UK hub for Royal Navy’s submarine service at HMNB Clyde. read more
Press release: Kerry Ingredients UK Limited paying £127,000 over pollution incident
The Environment Agency has accepted an enforcement undertaking from the company following pollution incident. read more
Green Party slams decision to forge ahead with Heathrow expansion
2 February 2017
The Green Party has called the decision to push ahead with a third runway at Heathrow airport ‘entirely misguided and unfair’, as the Government publishes plans for the expansion and starts a four month public consultation. [1]
Jonathan Bartley, Green Party co-leader, said:
“The decision to expand Heathrow airport is entirely misguided and unfair. It is clear the Government is prioritising the whims of the super rich instead of taking seriously the need to protect us all against the threat of climate change.
“It is still unclear how the Government can possibly meet the commitments it made in the Paris agreement while forging ahead with its expansion plan. Not only will this turn the lives of local people upside down, but it means the rest of the country will have to do more than they already are, in order to reduce carbon emissions.
“The Government should introduce a frequent flyer levy where those who fly the most pay the most. This would tackle both the demand and growing travel inequality, while providing much needed investment to improve our existing transport infrastructure.”
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