Clegg is correct - it was stated clearly by both parties that the third runway should not go ahead and that was in the Coalition Agreement.
However, that doesn't make it right, does it? I am distressed that neither Clegg nor Cameron is giving any thought about what is best for Britain, which is more capacity and either we look at a brand new airport and infrastructure or we go for the cheaper option of the third runway. Which is it to be gentlemen?
It is undemocratic for the leader of a minority party with only 57 MPs like the Liberal Democrats to pronounce that there will not be a third runway at Heathrow.
So plans for the third runway will be unveiled this time next week then?
Posted by: Dylan | August 28, 2012 at 05:21 PM
Clegg's flat denial makes it almost certain that a 3 rd Heathrow runway is being considered.
Posted by: John Stewart | August 28, 2012 at 05:26 PM
The real leader of the Conservative party has spoken.
Posted by: George Lees | August 28, 2012 at 05:37 PM
Isn't it nice having No 10 and Clegg saying the same thing?
Posted by: It doesn't add up... | August 28, 2012 at 05:44 PM
If that means his veto, then he's a wrecker of Britain's future.
Posted by: christina Speight | August 28, 2012 at 05:45 PM
The Liberal dog wagging the Conservative tail as per usual.
I was under the impression that the Liberal Democrats were the junior partners in the Coalition.
"He who has to be obeyed has spoken"
Can somebody remind me who the real PM> is as I am very confused!!
Posted by: Jimminy Wicket | August 28, 2012 at 06:04 PM
The third runway is an inadequate solution.
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Posted by: Andrew Boff | August 28, 2012 at 06:10 PM
Clegg is correct - it was stated clearly by both parties that the third runway should not go ahead and that was in the Coalition Agreement.
However, that doesn't make it right, does it? I am distressed that neither Clegg nor Cameron is giving any thought about what is best for Britain, which is more capacity and either we look at a brand new airport and infrastructure or we go for the cheaper option of the third runway. Which is it to be gentlemen?
Posted by: Elaine Turner | August 28, 2012 at 06:40 PM
Sanctimonious little nobody
Posted by: Paul | August 28, 2012 at 06:51 PM
He's right!!!
Why aren't we looking at expanding Luton, Birmingham & Stansead?
Heathrow is so busy apparantly but Virgin can put on flights to Birmingham, what's going on?
Posted by: Patrick | August 28, 2012 at 07:02 PM
Patrick, Virgin are proposing flights to Manchester, not BHX.
Good idea about expanding London-Luton, but is there room?
Posted by: David J | August 28, 2012 at 10:25 PM
It is undemocratic for the leader of a minority party with only 57 MPs like the Liberal Democrats to pronounce that there will not be a third runway at Heathrow.
Posted by: robert | August 29, 2012 at 06:44 AM