Rachel Reeves faces backlash for citing a report as proof that a third runway at Heathrow would boost the UK economy, which was commissioned by Heathrow itself. Experts challenge her claims about sustainable aviation fuel's effectiveness in mitigating environmental impacts. Reeves claims the runway could create 100,000 jobs and enhance GDP by 0.43% by 2050, with significant benefits to areas outside London. The NEF thinktank criticized her justifications for supporting the runway, emphasizing concerns over the report’s methodology and its independence, leaving doubts about the accuracy of the projected economic benefits.
It is very concerning that the chancellor appears to be basing her support for Heathrow expansion on a figure from a report commissioned by Heathrow airport.
The report by the Frontier Economics consultancy said a third Heathrow runway could increase potential GDP by 0.43% by 2050.
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