New Government’s Stansted runway stance ‘a major blow to business’
16.05.10
The new Government’s opposition to a second runway at Stansted is 'a blow to major businesses in the region',Denise Rossiter, managing director of Essex Chambers of Commerce, has said. However, the stance has been welcomed by environmental campaigners and residents.
The Government is firmly opposed to extra runways at any London airport. Stansted is the biggest single-site employer in the East of England with more than 11,000 staff. Ms Rossiter said a second runway would have created jobs and strengthened the case for better road infrastructure.
She said: ‘I think it’s a major blow for business. I am speaking on behalf of probably three quarters of our members that want Stansted. More than 200 businesses are on the airport site and it is the biggest employer for the local community.’ Dr Adam Marshall, from the British Chambers of Commerce, said the decision would diminish London and the South East’s attractiveness to investors, which could impact on the UK economy.
However Carole Barbone, campaign director for Stop Stansted Expansion, said: ‘It is very good news the coalition Government has made its opposition to a second Stansted runway clear.’
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