Prime Minister insists government will make decision on Heathrow

Downing Street has insisted the UK government remains committed to taking a decision on the expansion of Heathrow Airport amid reports of continued wrangling among ministers.

Number 10 refused to be drawn on reports that Theresa May had ordered a “short pause” to give ministers a chance to air their views before a final decision is taken on whether to build a new runway at Heathrow or Gatwick.

However the Prime Minister’s official spokeswoman said the Mrs May was determined to get the decision

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The BBC reported the Cabinet will discuss the issue when it meets today but the final decision would be left to the Economic Affairs (Transport) sub-committee.

The Prime Minister’s spokeswoman said: “We have been clear that the government will make a decision on that soon.

“The government is very clear on the importance of making a decision – the need to address the problems around airport capacity and the huge economic opportunities of airport expansion.

“It is an important decision to get right so that future generations can benefit.”

The issue has split the Cabinet with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Justine Greening opposed to a new runway.