Chancellor all but confirmed backing for third runway at Heathrow despite previous opposition from Cabinet colleagues

Prime Minister and Rachel Reeves are in ‘lockstep’ on the issue with the Chancellor expected to make announcement on Wednesday

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,