Petitions/Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
StatusClosed
Opened24 Mar 2025
Closes24 Sept 2025
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones 10,000

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 can to reduce emissions and avert climate catastrophe.

More flights also mean more noise and air pollution, which is linked to poor physical and mental health for those living near airports. The Climate Change Committee says there should be no net airport expansion unless aviation is outperforming its emission baselines. Local people and politicians oppose airport expansion plans, but central government can overrule their decisions. We think airports are big enough. Stop airport expansion.

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Government response

The Government supports airport expansion where it promotes economic growth, aligns with climate commitments, and meets strict air quality and noise pollution requirements.

Constituency engagement ranking

Sarah Olney
1Sarah Olney MP
Richmond Park
265
Daniel Zeichner
2Daniel Zeichner MP
Cambridge
176
Rachel Hopkins
3Rachel Hopkins MP
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
171
Alistair Strathern
4Alistair Strathern MP
Hitchin
169
Sadik Al-Hassan
5Sadik Al-Hassan MP
North Somerset
163
Victoria Collins
6Victoria Collins MP
Harpenden and Berkhamsted
160
Daisy Cooper
7Daisy Cooper MP
St Albans
152
Munira Wilson
8Munira Wilson MP
Twickenham
152
Carla Denyer
9Carla Denyer MP
Bristol Central
132
Alex Sobel
10Alex Sobel MP
Leeds Central and Headingley
129