Today's announcement that the Government wishes to expand Heathrow is a terrible one, but it does not mean expansion at Heathrow can or will take place.
I will continue to fight against Heathrow expansion and I agree with many experts today who are certain that expansion will not happen. The scrutiny and consultation over the next year will, I am sure, show that a third runway is simply not possible for economic, legal and environmental reasons.
I will also continue to fight for a 'better not bigger' Heathrow as the current level of noise, pollution and night flights over residents' homes in our area is not medically safe.
I will continue to work with residents, brilliant resident groups like Teddington Action Group (TAG), national groups including HACAN, and Richmond Borough Council to ensure the next few months of consultation and scrutiny finally end Heathrow's expansion plans now and for good.
I invite constituency residents to a public meeting on November 3rd I am hosting at:
Teddington Baptist Church
17 Church Road
TW11 8PF
7pm until 8.30pm
There are limited places so please reserve your place by emailing tania@tania4twickenham.co.uk with your details.
I have always been against Heathrow expansion and I will continue to fight against it. This is a fight I remain confident that we can win.
Dr Tania Mathias, MP for Twickenham