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« Reply #30 on: January 23, 2025, 11:32:19 »
Quote from: Electric train on January 23, 2025, 08:58:56
I think they will approve LHR expansion, mainly because the taxpayer will not have much in the way of spend, most will be private sector.

I'd be surprised if the timing of the change in planning laws, particularly restricting the ability to escalate and prolong objections is a coincidence in this context.
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« Reply #31 on: January 23, 2025, 18:04:06 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on January 23, 2025, 11:32:19
Quote from: Electric train on January 23, 2025, 08:58:56
I think they will approve LHR expansion, mainly because the taxpayer will not have much in the way of spend, most will be private sector.

I'd be surprised if the timing of the change in planning laws, particularly restricting the ability to escalate and prolong objections is a coincidence in this context.

The Labour Government will want to prove that they are not a political party of 'dither and delay' of Parliament  but just get things done ('dither and delay' of Parliament a Bojo quote)
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