The City Hall Liberal Democrats pushed for clarity in budget allocations regarding legal action against Heathrow Airport's expansion plans. The mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, strongly opposes the expansion due to its potential negative effects on air quality, noise pollution, and climate goals. Despite this, the recently published budget lacks funding references for legal opposition. Assembly member Gareth Roberts expressed disappointment with this omission, emphasizing the need for the mayor to safeguard London's environmental interests and commit to fighting any expansion plans legally. The proposal received support from various assembly groups, though contrasting views on expansion exist among members.
It is deeply disappointing that the mayor has not ringfenced funding in his final draft budget to support legal action against Heathrow expansion.
The mayor has been clear that he remains opposed to a new runway at Heathrow Airport because of the severe impact it will have on noise, air pollution and meeting our climate change targets.
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