7:58pm Wednesday 28th January 2009
Oxford East MP Andrew Smith tonight defied a three-line Labour whip to vote against a controversial third runway at Heathrow.
Mr Smith said: "I voted against the Government on this because I think a third runway at Heathrow is the wrong thing to do.
“It would inflict huge damage on the environment — both locally and globally. Labour is right to set demanding targets to combat climate change, but Heathrow expansion would make it much harder to hit them and sends totally the wrong signal about the action needed.
“I have consulted constituents extensively about this and received overwhelming support for my position."
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