Sir Keir Starmer dodges Heathrow expansion query amid Labour's internal rift on airport growth

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to comment on whether he would support the expansion of Heathrow Airport, having voted against a third runway in 2018.

The Prime Minister refused to "comment on speculation" regarding the issue, but emphasised that the government is "committed to growth," as reported by City AM.

This comes in light of reports suggesting that ministers may be about to approve major expansion plans at three London airports, according to Bloomberg.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly ready to announce her support for additional runways at Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as a bid by London Luton to significantly increase capacity.

This has allegedly caused division within Labour. During Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons today, Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay questioned Sir Keir about his previous opposition to Heathrow’s expansion due to the climate emergency.

Ramsay stated: "Expanding London’s airports and building a third