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Rachel Reeves says growth ‘trumps’ net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms

Chancellor will indicate backing for west London airport expansion next week

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the pursuit of growth “trumps” the government’s net zero commitments, as she prepares to signal her support for airport expansion in the London region, including at Heathrow.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the chancellor called growth the UK government’s “number one mission”.

Asked what she would do if faced with a choice between economic growth and the UK’s 2050 net zero target, Reeves said: “If it’s the number one mission, it’s obviously the most important thing.”

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