Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.
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"The expansion decision ignores that advice."
— Peter Barclay , Activist
"Plans were not making best use of existing runways."
— Sally Pavey , Activist
"The government has yet to make a clear case that the expansion of Gatwick, along with Heathrow and Luton, can ever be compatible with meeting their own environmental targets."
— John Milne , Politician
Key People
Heidi Alexander is the UK's Transport Secretary.
MP for Horsham who expressed disappointment over the Gatwick expansion decision.
A campaigner opposing Gatwick Airport expansion and chair of the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign.
A member of the anti-noise group Cagne, opposing the Gatwick expansion.
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