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High-speed rail shown to be good alternative

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:00:52 +0100

21 July: I spoke today at the launch of a report by the 2M group which said that high-speed rail could be a real alternative to expansion at Heathrow.

Why expand Heathrow when demand for flights is falling?

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:01:43 +0100

2 June: Last weekend I took part in the biggest protest against Heathrow’s expansion so far – several thousands people from all walks of life gathered to show their opposition to the third runway. We’ve always argued that people need alternatives to flying, but recent hikes in the price of oil have shown just how precarious the case for expansion really is.

Happy Birthday, Ruth

admin — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:44:12 +0100

9 May: Today is Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly’s 40th birthday and our friends at Hacan ClearSkies presented Ms Kelly with some cake.

Candidates agree: third runway would damage London

admin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:14:06 +0100

25 April: With just days left before London's mayoral election, the gloves are definitely off. But all four of the main candidates agree on one thing: expanding Heathrow Airport would be a disaster.

Heathrow expansion wouldn't help economy

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:43:40 +0100

2 April: Seems that arguments claiming Heathrow expansion is necessary for the economy might be a bit overblown.

Be part of the Flash Mob!

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:12:04 +0000

13 March: Heathrow Terminal 5 opens on Thursday 27 March. If you’re unhappy about rampant airport expansion, here’s one way to show your opposition...

We're meeting the Prime Minister

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:40:55 +0000

28 February: Today our executive director Stephen Joseph is meeting with Gordon Brown. The Prime Minister has called tackling climate change "the great project of this generation".

What a party

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:20:13 +0000

26 February: Over 3,000 people attended last night's hugely successful Stop Heathrow Expansion rally. More than 15 speakers voiced strong opposition to the plans which would see a third runway built north of Heathrow by 2020 and a sixth terminal.

You're invited to the rally of the season

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:31:20 +0000

20 February: It's going to be big. So big and so good, in fact, that I'm willing to say it'll be the rally of the season! Bit of live music, some videos, speeches; please join me and thousands of other people on Monday. It's time to tell the Government we don't support its plans to expand airports. This rally is being organised by HACAN. See you there! 25 February, 7pm, Westminster Central Hall.

Heathrow economic case overstated

admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:51:34 +0000

15 February: Anti-Heathrow expansion group HACAN has published a report (PDF) today by respected economists CE Delft that shows that economic claims for the expansion of Heathrow have been massively overstated. This received great coverage in the Financial Times. We hope the Government will read this report, instead of only listening to the aviation industry.