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Heathrow expansion live: Rachel Reeves faces Labour backlash amid anticipated third runway announcement

Rachel Reeves is set to confirm government support for plans to expand Heathrow Airport with a third runway - in a controversial move local residents have been pushing against for years.

The chancellor is also expected to announce rule changes for planning and infrastructure projects in a bid to grow the economy, as she faces scrutiny over her handling of the country's finances.

But her plans may prompt a backlash among members of her own party, with many Labour MPs having raised objections to the plans.

Speaking to MPs on Monday, Reeves said: “Have we done enough?