Six were from west or north London constituencies, plus Windsor’s Adam Afriyie and Sir David Amess of Southend West.
The former Trade Minister who resigned over expansion argues that the size of London requires more than one hub.
Support for expansion is the prevailing wisdom, but it’s demonstrably wrong – even using the Department for Transport’s own figures.
The former Trade Minister has not just put Boris Johnson in a tight spot, but might have just made a high-profile entry into the race for his old job.
Plus: The Government gets airports wrong and Burnham gets rail wrong. And: a miserable PMQs for Tory MPs.
The Prime Minister’s followers today decided to stop concealing their misgivings.
The combination of crucial Brexit votes, crumbling ministerial discipline, growing grassroots discontent and a rail crisis serves to intensify pressure on Downing Street.
I can tell you from a trade envoy’s perspective that this kind of direct access to markets around the world is critical for our businesses to thrive.
The airport’s passenger charges have trebled over the past decade. That bill should come down, or else competitors abroad will steal a march on the UK.
To reduce investment in infrastructure or R&D is to take away from the future – just as surely as running up unsustainable debt does.
Plus: I’ve worked as a postman, a barman and a swimming pool attendant, the new for new talent, and welcoming Michael Dugher.
Where is Willie Walsh? How did this happen? What will be done to prevent future fiascos?
Starting with creating a designated channel for them, and continuing by heavily promoting the Registered Travellers Service.
Today, Parliament can play a huge part in helping us achieve that post-Brexit vision, securing the long-term connections the country needs.