Political maneuvers
Ed Miliband, the former Labour leader, was found lobbying the government to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport in his constituency while simultaneously campaigning against the expansion of Heathrow Airport.
Intriguing support
Rachel Reeves, another Labour figure, showed support for both airports in her recent growth speech, sparking questions about political motives.
Net Zero goals
Mr. Miliband has been vocal about concerns that the expansion of Heathrow Airport could harm the country's Net Zero goals, while actively pushing for the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, emphasizing its potential for job creation and economic growth.
Political backlash
A senior Labour frontbencher raised eyebrows by suggesting that backing Doncaster airport might have been a strategic move to prevent Mr. Miliband from leaving his position over the Heathrow issue.
Controversial moves
Meanwhile, the Government's Net Zero Czar, Emma Pinchbeck, faced backlash for criticizing Heathrow's expansion and later deleting her Twitter account after using it to voice her concerns.
