Rachel Reeves' Past Objection
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, had previously opposed an airport expansion in her constituency, citing concerns over increased air and noise pollution. She argued that the proposed £150 million new terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport would undermine efforts to make Leeds a carbon-neutral city by 2030.
Accusations from the Tories
The Conservative party accused Reeves of hypocrisy, stating that her actions reflected a "do as I say, not as I do" mentality. Despite her previous objections, Reeves is now set to greenlight the expansion of Heathrow airport, going against objections from Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband.
Response from Kevin Hollinrake
Kevin Hollinrake, the Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, criticized Reeves, calling her out for lecturing the country on growth while being labeled a Nimby (Not In My Backyard) in her own constituency. He accused her of hindering progress rather than supporting it.
Government's Stance
A Treasury spokesperson emphasized that each airport expansion plan would be assessed on its own merits. The government has previously approved expansion projects at Stansted and City Airport, indicating a willingness to consider growth opportunities.
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