Union chiefs urge government to back Heathrow expansion constructionnews.co.uk/civils/union-c…

Two trade union bosses have called on the government to press ahead with Heathrow Airport’s third runway, warning that further delays risk missing a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to drive UK economic growth and create thousands of construction jobs. constructionnews.co.uk/civils/union-c…

We are working to kickstart growth. That is why earlier this year, government announced it was supporting a third Heathrow runway. Today expansion proposals have been submitted, making us one step closer to a project that could boost investment and create up to 100k jobs.

We are one step closer to expanding our biggest airport – boosting investment in Britain, increasing trade for businesses and creating up to 100,000 jobs. Expanding Heathrow is one part of our Plan for Change to kickstart economic growth and put more pounds in people's pockets.

Today, Back Heathrow and trade unions welcome the presentation of Heathrow’s #expansion proposal to the Government. Read our press release on the announcement below 👇🏽 ow.ly/MabL50WytRw

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“A third runway must be about more than just improving infrastructure – it must provide real material benefits to the thousands of workers who will build and run it. That means ensuring that the jobs created are well-paid and unionised." - Sharon Graham ✊ unitetheunion.org/news-events/ne…

'We are confident that we can deliver that expansion in line with our commitments around carbon reduction' Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes the proposals of a third runway at Heathrow Airport

Plans to expand Heathrow are welcome, now it’s time for minsters to put their words into action 📣 This expansion must protect workers and our industries by delivering well-paid unionised jobs, using UK steel and backing SAF production to. “A third runway must be about more

Agreed. UK Labour MPs must back you & Keir Starmer on Heathrow expansion. It delivers £49 billion of private sector led investment, over 100K jobs & 0.5% growth to UK GDP. Its backed by Unite the union: join a union & GMB Union. Sound economics, sustainable and core Labour values.

Great article by Gregor Poynton MP on why Heathrow expansion is so important for working people LabourList labourlist.org/2025/07/heathr…

Keir Starmer & Rachel Reeves recognise the importance of Heathrow expansion. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan wants to block £49 billion of private investment, 100K new jobs & 0.5% boost to UK GDP. Unite the union: join a union & GMB Union back Heathrow. The Mayor should read this: ow.ly/lcan50WzYrN

✈️Unite the union: join a union welcomes Heathrow’s plans and is pleased that the government continues to support building a third runway. Now ministers must put their words into action and ensure that construction begins as quickly as possible. A third runway must be about more than just

Thank you to GMB Union, Unite the union: join a union, Community Union, Siobhain McDonagh, Heathrow Airport CEO Thomas Woldbye & our supporters who joined our #Rally4aRunway last night! Together we championed local #jobs, #apprenticeships & #growth and showed local residents DO want a 3rd runway!

Let's get on and build it! ✈️👷‍♂️

Thank you for your wise words Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP

For those who believe that local people don't want expansion... just watch the video below 👇✈️

Who actually wants a third runway at Heathrow? Local people do. That's why over 100,000 of them have joined #BackHeathrow...

We had a wonderful time with the Heathrow team meeting local residents at the Sri Guru Sabha Gurdwara in Southall, to discuss how Heathrow can deepen ties with the local community through jobs, apprenticeships and community support - now and in the future  ✈️

Back Heathrow organised a visit to the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall Gurdwara on Tuesday 9th September - read our press release on the evening below 👇 ow.ly/GYT450WVPXa