Hard Brexit could halt Heathrow expansion plans, experts say

Hard Brexit could halt Heathrow expansion plans, experts say

National Infrastructure Commission says UK must maintain ties with EU to save key projects such as third runway and HS2

A hard Brexit would be a “calamity” that would spell the end for the Heathrow expansion, according to the chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission.

While the airport has argued that Brexit makes its third runway ever more important, Andrew Adonis said private investment in infrastructure would be off the table unless Britain could maintain ties with the EU.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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