Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves made the case for expanding Heathrow in the strongest hint yet that she’s preparing to green-light a controversial third runway at London’s busiest airport in a decision that’s divided the government.

The chancellor has indicated government support for a third runway at Heathrow. Controversial expansion of the London hub is expected to be part of an agenda outlining economic growth plans by Rachel Reeves on Wednesday.

Rachel Reeves suggested the full Cabinet must back any potential expansion of Heathrow Airport despite previous opposition from senior Government figures, as she all but confirmed plans to endorse a third runway.

Rachel Reeves told the BBC she would not comment on "speculation" and the government would set out its plans in due course. However, she said a third runway at Heathrow "will mean that instead of circling London,