David Lawrence
@davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social
Shooting for UK growth & progress with @britishprogress.org
Previously: Chatham House research fellow and Labour parliamentary candidate.
Britain could have the highest living standards in the world!
Previously: Chatham House research fellow and Labour parliamentary candidate.
Britain could have the highest living standards in the world!
We can build a runway in 4 years. The barriers are all within Parliament’s control. Where there is political will, there is a new runway.
Read the full report from @morganwild.bsky.social, @pedroserodio.com, @dantomlinson.bsky.social & me
britishprogress.org/briefings/ge...
Read the full report from @morganwild.bsky.social, @pedroserodio.com, @dantomlinson.bsky.social & me
britishprogress.org/briefings/ge...
Getting Britain off the ground
Britain needs a new runway at Heathrow, the world's most capacity-constrained airport. Building in Britain can be slow: this paper sets out the options for the Government to speed up infrastructure de...
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July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We can build a runway in 4 years. The barriers are all within Parliament’s control. Where there is political will, there is a new runway.
Read the full report from @morganwild.bsky.social, @pedroserodio.com, @dantomlinson.bsky.social & me
britishprogress.org/briefings/ge...
Read the full report from @morganwild.bsky.social, @pedroserodio.com, @dantomlinson.bsky.social & me
britishprogress.org/briefings/ge...
3️⃣ Start with short-haul
Instead of relocating the M25 - a requirement for a long runway - a short-haul runway could be built within the current footprint. This would boost domestic and European flights while freeing up space for more long-haul travel on the main runways.
Instead of relocating the M25 - a requirement for a long runway - a short-haul runway could be built within the current footprint. This would boost domestic and European flights while freeing up space for more long-haul travel on the main runways.
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
3️⃣ Start with short-haul
Instead of relocating the M25 - a requirement for a long runway - a short-haul runway could be built within the current footprint. This would boost domestic and European flights while freeing up space for more long-haul travel on the main runways.
Instead of relocating the M25 - a requirement for a long runway - a short-haul runway could be built within the current footprint. This would boost domestic and European flights while freeing up space for more long-haul travel on the main runways.
2️⃣ Tighten the timetable
The Public Bill could be passed by early 2026. If ministers are prepared to override Standing Orders as the government did with Scunthorpe steelworks, the Bill could be enacted even faster.
The Public Bill could be passed by early 2026. If ministers are prepared to override Standing Orders as the government did with Scunthorpe steelworks, the Bill could be enacted even faster.
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
2️⃣ Tighten the timetable
The Public Bill could be passed by early 2026. If ministers are prepared to override Standing Orders as the government did with Scunthorpe steelworks, the Bill could be enacted even faster.
The Public Bill could be passed by early 2026. If ministers are prepared to override Standing Orders as the government did with Scunthorpe steelworks, the Bill could be enacted even faster.
1️⃣ Speed up planning
We struggle to build because our planning system is too slow and restrictive. A Public Bill on Heathrow expansion would empower Parliament to give the new runway the go-ahead, eliminating the risk of Judicial Review & reducing the number of veto players.
We struggle to build because our planning system is too slow and restrictive. A Public Bill on Heathrow expansion would empower Parliament to give the new runway the go-ahead, eliminating the risk of Judicial Review & reducing the number of veto players.
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
1️⃣ Speed up planning
We struggle to build because our planning system is too slow and restrictive. A Public Bill on Heathrow expansion would empower Parliament to give the new runway the go-ahead, eliminating the risk of Judicial Review & reducing the number of veto players.
We struggle to build because our planning system is too slow and restrictive. A Public Bill on Heathrow expansion would empower Parliament to give the new runway the go-ahead, eliminating the risk of Judicial Review & reducing the number of veto players.
We believe that a new runway in 4 years is possible. But it will require bold decisions. Here’s how you do it:
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We believe that a new runway in 4 years is possible. But it will require bold decisions. Here’s how you do it:
But can we actually build a runway before the next election?
Doing so would not only deliver much-needed growth, it would send a clear message to ordinary people who have lost faith in politicians’ ability to deliver: a Britain that can build things again.
Doing so would not only deliver much-needed growth, it would send a clear message to ordinary people who have lost faith in politicians’ ability to deliver: a Britain that can build things again.
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
But can we actually build a runway before the next election?
Doing so would not only deliver much-needed growth, it would send a clear message to ordinary people who have lost faith in politicians’ ability to deliver: a Britain that can build things again.
Doing so would not only deliver much-needed growth, it would send a clear message to ordinary people who have lost faith in politicians’ ability to deliver: a Britain that can build things again.
While previous govts dithered and prevaricated, this government has a chance to succeed where they failed.
Heathrow expansion is good for growth, benefits the whole country, and consistent with our climate goals (see our previous piece!)
britishprogress.org/uk-day-one/h...
Heathrow expansion is good for growth, benefits the whole country, and consistent with our climate goals (see our previous piece!)
britishprogress.org/uk-day-one/h...
Heathrow Expansion: Britain’s Runway to Growth
Heathrow is arguably the most capacity-constrained transport hub in the world. Allowing expansion could generate nationwide economic growth, but needs to be done in such a way to meet the Government’s...
britishprogress.org
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
While previous govts dithered and prevaricated, this government has a chance to succeed where they failed.
Heathrow expansion is good for growth, benefits the whole country, and consistent with our climate goals (see our previous piece!)
britishprogress.org/uk-day-one/h...
Heathrow expansion is good for growth, benefits the whole country, and consistent with our climate goals (see our previous piece!)
britishprogress.org/uk-day-one/h...
It is a source of national shame that governments have spent decades failing to expand Heathrow.
It is the world’s most congested airport and operates with fewer runways than its competitors (excl Dubai, which runs through the night, and is building a whole new airport)
It is the world’s most congested airport and operates with fewer runways than its competitors (excl Dubai, which runs through the night, and is building a whole new airport)
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It is a source of national shame that governments have spent decades failing to expand Heathrow.
It is the world’s most congested airport and operates with fewer runways than its competitors (excl Dubai, which runs through the night, and is building a whole new airport)
It is the world’s most congested airport and operates with fewer runways than its competitors (excl Dubai, which runs through the night, and is building a whole new airport)
Reposted by David Lawrence
