The plan for a £21bn third runway at Heathrow has reignited debates among readers. A recent poll showed 57% oppose the runway. Supporters believe it will create jobs and stimulate economic growth, whereas critics argue it exacerbates regional inequality and neglects broader infrastructure needs. Environmental concerns about emissions and noise were raised, highlighting struggles of local communities with air traffic pollution. Commenters also questioned the logic of concentrating air traffic at a single airport, especially post-recent operational issues at Heathrow.
A recent poll found 57 per cent of readers oppose Heathrow's third runway, with 39 per cent in favour and 4 per cent unsure.
Supporters of the project remain convinced it will create jobs and stimulate economic growth, while critics argue the plan worsens regional inequality.
Environmental concerns were raised regarding emissions, noise, and local communities already struggling with air traffic pollution.
Several commenters questioned the wisdom of funnelling so much air traffic through a single airport, especially after the recent outage at Heathrow.
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