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Minister slammed for 'turning deaf ear' to climate watchdog to ram ahead with Heathrow third runway

  • Posted on September 17, 2026
  • By Evening Standard
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  • 1 min read
In brief

UK energy minister Martin McCluskey faces criticism for allegedly disregarding recommendations from the Climate Change Committee regarding Heathrow Airport's proposed third runway expansion. Environmental advocates argue the government is prioritizing aviation growth over climate commitments, while the independent watchdog's concerns about carbon emissions and climate targets appear to have been overlooked in the decision-making process.

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Minister slammed for 'turning deaf ear' to climate watchdog to ram ahead with Heathrow third runway
Minister slammed for 'turning deaf ear' to climate watchdog to ram ahead with Heathrow third runway

Local energy minister Martin McCluskey seemed to brush aside a warning by the UK’s Climate Change Commitee on expanding the west London airport
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Evening Standard

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