Rachel Reeves to tell Labour MPs to back growth strategy

Rachel Reeves, Labour MP, faces backlash for proposing to expand Heathrow airport to boost the UK economy, emphasizing the need for growth to fund public services despite environmental concerns. Reeves is meeting with business leaders to promote her growth strategy and defends the airport expansion as necessary for sustainability and economic development, amid opposition from London mayor Sadiq Khan and environmental groups. Additionally, Reeves announces plans to accelerate home construction near train stations and supports a regeneration project in Manchester, which could lead to one of the UK’s largest urban redevelopment initiatives centered around Old Trafford.

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