'Learn to walk first': Public backlash to Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans as operating problems remain

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'Learn to walk first': Public backlash to Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans as operating problems remain
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In March, Leeds Bradford Airport chiefs pulled out of its £150m rebuild plans

Plans were controversially approved by Leeds city council in 2019 despite significant backlash by campaigners, local residents and politicians, worried about its effects on the environment and noise levels.

"Making the building bigger won't improve the route march to and from the planes.” commented another user.

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