Rachel Reeves suggested the full Cabinet must back any potential expansion of Heathrow Airport despite previous opposition from senior Government figures, as she all but confirmed plans to endorse a third runway.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves made the case for expanding Heathrow in the strongest hint yet that she’s preparing to green-light a controversial third runway at London’s busiest airport in a decision that’s divided the government.

Rachel Reeves told the BBC she would not comment on "speculation" and the government would set out its plans in due course. However, she said a third runway at Heathrow "will mean that instead of circling London,