Today the Government has confirmed that a third runway at Heathrow is the preferred option for airport capacity expansion. This is hugely welcomed and I believe the right choice. This decision is long overdue and I am delighted that Theresa May and her Cabinet have grasped the nettle and made this courageous decision.
It is vital that the economic benefits of this expansion are felt across the country, including of course in Cornwall and I am pleased that the Secretary of State for Transport has confirmed that slots for regional connectivity will be a priority. Having a regular connection to an international hub airport will be a huge boast to our local economy. I will continue to work with the Department of Transport, Cornwall Airport Newquay and Heathrow to ensure a Newquay to Heathrow route is secured.