The expansion of Gatwick Airport would be a significant loss to society

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Airport expansion approvals put the interests of wealthy frequent flyers over the wellbeing of society, argues NEF's Alex Chapman

The planning inspectorate's examination of the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport came to a close last week. It is the latest in a stream of airport expansion plans to go before the inspectorate, coming...

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