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The government announced Heathrow as its preferred option for expanding airport capacity.

Matt Gorman, Heathrow Director of Sustainability:

"It's a significant milestone and shows Heathrow is on course for delivery, and what the government have done today is publish a national policy statement.

"It recognises the significant role that Heathrow place in the local economy...40,000 jobs locally and the opportunity to eliminate youth unemployment.

"This process is the beginning of a consultation."