Reading Council join 2M Heathrow campaign group
24.06.09
Reading Borough Council has become the latest local authority to join the 2M Group, which campaigns against Heathrow expansion. The group, which took its name from the two million residents of the original 12 members, now represents 24 authorities with a combined population of more than 5 million.
Wandsworth Council leader Edward Lister, speaking on behalf of 2M, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Reading Council. Its joining shows just how widely the impact of a third runway would be felt across the south east.'
‘We have built a broad coalition which comprises councils and MPs from every party, local authorities representing rural and urban areas as well as a host of environmental and residents groups. With support from so many different areas I am confident this is a battle we can win.’
A group of 2M councils is currently seeking judicial review of the Government’s decision to expand Heathrow. The case is backed by the Mayor of London, Transport for London and environmental groups including the Campaign for Protection of Rural England. Find out more at www.2Mgroup.org.uk
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