Author: Alan Wheatley

Preamble The Government’s announcement (Oct’16) that Heathrow is their choice for the expansion of UK airport capacity does not so much bring the debate to a conclusion as herald a further period of wrangling; over a year later we still await a final decision. This provides a window of opportunity for UKIP, particularly in Scotland. I would like to explain why. But first I better declare that I have no vested interest and nothing to gain personally. I am offering my ideas because I think they provide a better way forward for UK aviation and a great political opportunity…