Government won't stump up cash for Heathrow expansion, says transport minister

By Jordan Marshall2019-06-05T12:27:00

Anti-third runway campaigner Zac Goldsmith told £14bn cost will be 'financed by the private sector'

The government will not be coughing up any cash to fund the £14bn expansion of Heathrow Airport, a transport minister has reiterated.

Replying to a written question from anti-expansion MP Zac Goldsmith, newly appointed transport minister Michael Ellis said the government was certain it would not be required to chip in funding to carry out the project.

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