Green Party reaction to expansion of London City airport

Reacting to news that the government has given the go-ahead for the expansion of London City airport, deputy leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, said:

“This decision flies in the face of action to cut emissions. A government that fails to tackle emissions from transport fails to take serious climate action.

“Expanding London City airport puts the interests of a small wealthy elite over the wellbeing of local people and the climate. This airport operates low-efficiency planes on routes where rail is a feasible alternative.

“Prioritising clean, affordable train travel over polluting air travel is a no-brainer, but Labour have demonstrated they just don’t get it.”