Scottish LibDems say support for Heathrow 3rd runway must be…
The LibDems in Scotland say the next first minister has been urged to finally end Scottish Government support for the expansion of Heathrow, if they’re serious about the climate emergency. They say the SNP’s support of third runway at Heathrow was “simply not compatible” with emissions-cutting targets. Party leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said the climate had been “shamefully neglected” during the leadership contest by Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan. And he told whoever succeeds Nicola Sturgeon to “rip up” a deal between Heathrow Airport and Scottish ministers. A Scottish Government memorandum of understanding with Heathrow backing the proposed expansion includes a pledge of up to 16,000 new jobs in Scotland and 75,000 additional flights between Scottish airports and London. The Scottish LibDems said this would generate nearly 600,000 tons of extra emissions by 2040 and hammer the country’s net zero ambitions. A report by the Climate Change Committee said Scotland was falling behind the rest of the UK in decarbonising transport and had been “unwilling to consider measures” like restricting aviation growth. . Tweet Support for Heathrow third runway must be withdrawn by next First Minister, say Lib Dems The SNP’s backing of controversial plans for expansion at Heathrow Airport are ‘not compatible’ with climate goals, Alex Cole-Hamilton said. by Dan Vevers 24.3.2023 The next first minister has been urged to finally end Scottish Government support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport if they’re serious about the climate emergency. The Lib Dems said the SNP’s support of controversial plans for a third runway at Heathrow was “simply not compatible” with emissions-cutting targets. Party chief Alex Cole-Hamilton said the climate had been “shamefully neglected” during the Nats leadership contest by Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan. And he told whoever succeeds Nicola Sturgeon to “rip up” a deal between Heathrow Airport and Scottish ministers. A Scottish Government memorandum of understanding with Heath
