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The Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign is the main community-based organisation monitoring and challenging Gatwick Airport’s environmental and planning impacts.

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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
With falling flights and falling profits, what is the use of additional runway capacity at Gatwick? It will end up like Manchester, with massive investment in infrastructure resulting in dormant capacity. Manchester's second runway, completed in 2001, has never been fully used.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Gatwick Airport's t profits and passenger numbers are down from 2024, due to a drop in short-haul passengers. The conflict in the Middle East will likely make that fall further. This proves what we’ve said all along: Gatwick's Big Enough. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Gatwick Airport profits hit by drop in short-haul passengers
Airport managers have blamed the decline on
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Please come to our Fundraising Lunch at the beautiful Gildings Barn in Newdigate on Sunday 22 February. Delicious food, chilled sounds, great company, and all funds raised go towards the costs of our legal challenge to Gatwick's proposed new runway. Booking details on the image.
Composite image of a guitar, music stave and knife and fork on a flyer advertising GACC's Fundraising Sunday lunch on 22 Feb.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Please come to our Fundraising Lunch at the beautiful Gildings Barn in Newdigate on Sunday 22 February. Delicious food, chilled sounds, great company, and all funds raised go towards the costs of our legal challenge to Gatwick's proposed new runway. Booking details on the image.
Composite image of a guitar, music stave and knife and fork on a flyer advertising GACC's Fundraising Sunday lunch on 22 Feb.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Short update on our legal hearing last week. Judgment is expected at the end of Feb. www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/news-and-cas...
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Alex Goodman KC and Odette Chalaby appear in… - Landmark Chambers
Explore 'Alex Goodman KC and Odette Chalaby appear in Gatwick Airport second runway challenge' at Landmark Chambers for in-depth analysis and expert…
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I just supported this case!
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We’re half way through the hearing into our legal challenge on Gatwick Airport expansion – and the govt has made a partial concession on one of our grounds: noise. We’re pleased we have secured better protection for local people on this at least. The case continues. www.gacc.org.uk/resources/GA...
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Thank you Carla for your support!
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Day 2 of the hearing into our legal challenge to Gatwick Airport expansion. Florence Long of @theaef.bsky.social said: "AEF stands with local campaigners who are challenging the Government's prioritisation of unchecked growth over the UK's climate commitments and public health."
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Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) @theaef.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
UK airspace reform could sideline public input: Charles Lloyd of AEF's Airspace & Noise Community Forum said “Local residents are just beginning to wake up to the realisation that they will have almost no meaningful voice at every stage in the .. process” 1/3 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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UK aviation reforms could sideline public input over flight paths, campaigners warn
Plans to speed up airspace changes for Heathrow expansion could mean industry influences decisions on noise and routes
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Is flying really cheaper? We'll be answering this, and more of your pressing questions in our first online event of 2026! Join us on Thurs 5th Feb @ 6.30pm www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
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Select tickets – Is flying really cheaper? – Zoom
Is flying really cheaper? – Zoom, Thu 5 Feb 2026 - Flying is usually seen as the cheaper option. This can often be the case – but not always! The picture changes when you start to add the extras,…
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
ITV's report from today's hearing into the legal challenges over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport Peter Barclay says: “We've got to stand up and fight for the communities, and in a huge way for the future of our world” www.itv.com/news/meridia...
A line of people outside The Royal Court of Justice. One is holding a Friends of the Earth banner, one holds a banner reading 'Gatwick Airport: No 2nd runway for a greener, quieter & healthier future', and there is a flag which reads CPRE Sussex.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The first day of the hearing into legal challenges on Gatwick expansion, today was mostly about climate impacts. Thanks to those who came to support, including @carladenyer.bsky.social, Paul Steedman of @cpresussex.bsky.social, and reps from @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
I think it will only be a short scene whole film is four minutes. A line of people outside The Royal Court of Justice. One is holding a Friends of the Earth banner. Three have banners reading 'Gatwick's Big Enough'.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Good morning! The hearing into two two legal challenges on Gatwick – Peter Barclay's and CAGNE's – starts today. Peter Barclay argues consent for expansion was unlawful as the govt failed to follow its own aviation policy and failed to assess climate impacts. www.gacc.org.uk/resources/GA...
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Did you know that around 60-70% of flights we Brits take are for holidays (as opposed to business or for visiting family members)? This is good news, as these are the flights we can most easily swap for slower travel - and make the journey a part of the holiday itself.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Another local group, Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE), is bringing a separate judicial review and the two cases will be heard together.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
We'll be in the High Court from 20 January. Our chair·Peter Barclay is challenging the govt's decision to allow Gatwick Airport to convert its emergency runway into full-time use. The climate impact of this expansion is AT LEAST 8 x bigger than the Airport claims www.gacc.org.uk/resources/Pr...
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Tickets on sale NOW! Our first online event of the year, looking at the true cost of flying, how airlines keep ticket prices so shockingly low, and tips for finding cheap slow-travel options. Join us on Thurs 5th Feb! www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
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Select tickets – Is flying really cheaper? – Zoom
Is flying really cheaper? – Zoom, Thu 5 Feb 2026 - Flying is usually seen as the cheaper option. This can often be the case – but not always! The picture changes when you start to add the extras,…
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Another ridiculous move by the government granting Luton airport expansion, continuing to fly in the face of climate commitments. We stand in solidarity with Luton campaigners working to stop this expansion.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Outside the Royal Courts of Justice today calling out the govts foolish Jet Zero strategy. Supposed green solutions don't exist & we need to reduce our emissions to prevent the worst impacts of climate breakdown - the govt must rewrite the strategy & stop growth in aviation.
A group of people in high vis holding airplane landing signals with a no planes icon and a world in flames icon, standing in front of the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Two people are holding a yellow banner in front which says 'say no to bigger airports'.A person standing next to a banner which says 'Gatwick's Big Enough' in front of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Can you help us tell the government not to expand airports? The Climate Change Committee is clear: there should be no net airport expansion if we are to meet our legally-binding climate targets. UK airports are big enough. Stop Airport Expansion. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Graphic which reads: Stop Airport Expansion. Help us tell the government we don't want expansion at any UK airport, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton. Sign the petition.
To the left of the image is a child holding a handmade placard which reads 'Stop Airport Expansion'
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Tomorrow! 👇 We're supporting @galba.uk in calling out the government for their foolish Jet Zero strategy. Join us in London outside the Royal Courts of Justice at 12pm, Tue 1st April and say no to bigger airports! www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
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No Airport Expansion @noairportexp.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Next Tuesday! Come and show your support for local campaigners @galba.uk taking the government to Judicial Review over their 'Jet Zero' strategy. Jet Zero is a smokescreen to allow aviation expansion based on false claims about future technologies. www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
Tuesday 1 April 12pm – Royal Courts of Justice 
Support campaigners challenging the government’s ‘Jet Zero’ strategy
NO to unchecked airport expansion
NO to greenwash and lies
NO to climate breakdown
Come and support GALBA, the Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport, on Day One of their Judicial Review - Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Demonstration next week🚨 Join us as we head to the Royal Courts of Justice at Midday on the 1st April to support @galba.uk to say no to airport expansion! GALBA is taking the government's aviation policy to court. Join us outside the courts for day one of their 'Jet Zero' Judicial Review.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
More than 20 airports across the UK have plans to expand. More flights mean more emissions, when we should be doing everything we can to reduce our emissions. Sign the petition to Stop Airport Expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
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Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) @theaef.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
In light of @theCCCuk’s new budget, Mike Childs says: “Technological investment is crucial but relying on solutions that are not workable at scale to justify a third runway at Heathrow, or expansion at Gatwick, would be a foolish and reckless gamble.” www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
independent.co.uk
Why the cost of flights could dramatically increase by 2050
A round-trip to New York could be £300 more expensive
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...
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GACC puts Government 'on notice' over ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ Gatwick Airport runway decision
The Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC) have put the Government ‘on notice’ over their ‘dangerous and responsible decision’ to back a second runway at London Gatwick.
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Sarah Finch @sarahfinch.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
And now the transport minister is "minded to approve" a second runway at Gatwick. The Planning Inspectorate recommended REFUSAL of this in November for various reasons including that the greenhouse gas emissions will affect our ability to meet carbon targets. @gaccenvironment.bsky.social
People with banners protesting against proposed airport expansions. They read #NoNewRunways - There is another way, Gatwick - Neighbour from Hell and Heathrow expansion will destroy thousands of homes
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
4. GACCs full response to today's announcement can be found here, www.gacc.org.uk/press-releas...
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
3. Equally concerning is the government’s failure to listen to the evidence of the significant negative impact on local communities in terms of noise, air pollution, overloading of infrastructure and a general worsening of people's lives.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
2. We are calling out the Government’s failure to recognise Gatwick’s false economic claims and its plans to fly in the face of climate breakdown.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
1. The Secretary of State for Transport has today made a decision stating that she is “minded to grant consent” for the development of Gatwick Airport based on an amended plan. Further consultation is now expected with a final decision earmarked for October 2025.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Thank you to all who showed your support this evening. Whatever the decision tomorrow, we will continue to show up and be heard - Gatwick's Big Enough!
Group of campaigners stand behind banners which say 'Gatwick's Big Enough' and Fly Less' with a rainbow in the background.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Ahead of tomorrow's announcement, GACC Vice Chair Jonathan Essex lays out how nonsensical airport expansion is, “The suggestion that Gatwick’s expansion plans will cut carbon is a grotesque lie." www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...
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Green Party dismayed at reports of green light for London Gatwick expansion
The Green Party have reacted to reports that the Government will reportedly give the go-ahead to turn London Gatwick’s emergency runway into a second operational runway.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
👉 Today! Don't forget to come along from 4.30pm today at Riverside Garden Park in Horley for our Gatwick rally. Let's get together and challenge the Gatwick expansion decision!
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Feeling inspired? Come and join us tomorrow for a rally to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision! Meet at Riverside Garden Park, Horley, from 4.30pm for a 5pm start ✊
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Watch @sarahfinch.bsky.social speak to GACC Chair, Peter Barclay, about the impact that the Finch vs Surrey County Council Supreme Court ruling may have on the decision to expand Gatwick. youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
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Sarah Finch - How will the Finch Case Impact Gatwick Expansion?
YouTube video by Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC)
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
🚨 CALL TO RALLY! 🚨 Join us on Wed 26th Feb at 5pm to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision (to be announced the next day). Meet at Riverside Garden Park car park, Horley. Bring your friends, banners and placards - let's make our voice heard!
Image with text and GACC logo, Gatwick's Big Enough logo, and map of Riverside Garden Park. Text reads: 24 February, 2025 Call to Rally On Wednesday 26th February the Climate Change Commission is due to release its 7th Carbon Budget report to the government. It is expected the report will continue to advise that the UK's targets for Net Zero are still off track. On Thursday 27th February the Secretary of State for Transport is due to announce the government's decision on Gatwick's proposed expansion plans. To highlight the CCC statement and to challenge the Gatwick decision we are holding a rally at Riverside Gardens in Horley. The location is on the north eastern boundary of Gatwick Airport and already suffers the highest air pollution measured in the local area. Should Gatwick expansion go ahead that will not improve. When? Wednesday 26th Feb, 5pm Where? Riverside Garden Park Car Park, Horley, RH6 7LN Please join us and bring your friends, banners, home made placards, and let’s make our voice heard!
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/uk-...
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UK air traffic forecasts need taking with ‘huge pinch of salt’ | Travel Weekly
Aviation economists question case for Heathrow third runway
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
With Gatwick's expansion decision looming, remember that airport expansion is incompatible with the government's legally binding commitments on climate and air quality, and claims of any economic benefits are based on dubious arguments. greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/01/23/f...
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Flailing around for growth: new roads and runways are not the answer
Well, this is depressing. Rachel Reeves, who once wanted to be Britain’s first green chancellor, now prefers to confect rows with her natural allies over new roads and runways. She briefs out her s…
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Cargo is forecast to grow only 4% in the next 20 years and Gatwick is a holiday airport - for them air cargo is an impediment, not a benefit.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Did you spot GACC Chairman Peter Barclay on BBC South East last night? We're calling out more fantasy from Gatwick for suggesting expansion could increase air cargo through the airport. (Start at 14:54) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Public transport targets are included in Gatwick's DCO application. Surely it should be the responsibility of Gatwick to ensure that the rail infrastructure is in place to meet the expansion project targets.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules? www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
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Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules?
Gatwick says the condition is ‘unnecessary, unreasonable and should not be imposed’
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Opportunity Green @opportunitygreen.org · 03/02/2025
Find our CEO Aoife O'Leary quoted in @theguardian.com on #AirportExpansion! ✈️ “Yes, these fuels are biofuels... But producing them takes up huge amounts of land, endangering food security and biodiversity.” TLDR: expansion does 0 for growth and remedying climate impacts with SAF is a non-starter.
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Reeves’s Heathrow expansion plans leave Labour’s green agenda grounded
The chancellor’s apparent volte-face in backing a third runway has left many in her party disillusioned and led them to label it as an act of desperation
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 30/01/2025
New runways at London airports would result in cumulative emissions of around 92m tonnes of extra CO2e by 2050, if the number of flights increases in line with their operating company targets. Carbon Brief’s analysis covered by Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social ➡️ buff.ly/3WJ9Ut1
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Watch our Vice Chairman and the Director of CPRE Sussex respond to the govt's backing of Heathrow expansion. We stand in solidarity with the campaigners in Heathrow - airport expansion is a disaster for local people, the economy, and the planet. youtu.be/KZEg-amwfp4
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GACC Responds to Rachel Reeves' Growth Announcement
YouTube video by Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC)
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Our chairman Peter Barclay was on BBC South East Today to talk about the massive impact that expanding Gatwick would have. Our message is clear: Gatwick's Big Enough. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Expanding Gatwick would have extensive noise impacts on local communities and yet the airport uses misleading metrics to measure noise which don't represent the real impact.
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GACC Gatwick @gaccenvironment.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
MPs call for delay to Gatwick expansion decision www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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MPs call for delay to Gatwick Airport expansion decision
The MPs argue that aircraft noise
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