EPISODE · Jan 30, 2025 · 7 MIN
January 30th - The village standing in Heathrow's way
from Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
After Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced government backing for expansion at London Heathrow airport, I've been to Harmondsworth – the pretty village that will be half-demolished if the plan for a third runway goes ahead. I met Rob Barnstone, coordinator of the No 3rd Runway Coalition, and Justine Bayley of the Stop Heathrow Expansion group.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly podcast. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced government backing for expansion at London Heathrow airport, I've been to Harmondsworth – the pretty village that will be half-demolished if the plan for a third runway goes ahead. I met Rob Barnstone, coordinator of the No 3rd Runway Coalition, and Justine Bayley of the Stop Heathrow Expansion group.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly podcast. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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