London mayor Sadiq Khan has said he is opposed to plans to expand Heathrow Airport, after chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government supported a third runway at the airport.
In a speech outlining her plans to boost economic growth on Wednesday, Reeves said: “I can confirm today that this government supports a third runway at Heathrow and is inviting proposals to be be brought forward by the summer."
She said that any proposal would be line with the UK's "legal, environmental and climate objectives”.
But Khan immediately responded with a post on social media that confirmed he remained opposed to the plans, also outlining his concerns over the environmental impact of a third runway, as well as the potential disruption it would cause local residents.