Well done to the BBC for their
in-depth coverage of Britain’s new runway. I could not agree more. Quite frankly;
to put a new third runway at Heathrow would only create more traffic chaos in
the skies and would only add to the city’s pollution. Moving it to Birmingham
makes much more sense. Firstly, it reinforces the government’s claim that the
Midlands is a regional powerhouse for the country. It will create thousands of
jobs for local people who are already able to commute there through the excellent
transport links already available. Secondly, it will make the concept of a HS2 line
seem more plausible. A purpose-built station could even be incorporated into
the new part of the airport. The airport is operating under capacity compared
to the overcrowding at Heathrow and there’s plenty of land surrounding
Birmingham that isn’t being used; perfect for expansion. But to keep the third
runway in London is a backwards step. It demonstrates that the country still
needs its close links to its European neighbours and that it’s not yet ready to
let go.
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