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Rehman Chishti MP appears on BBC South East Today; opposing the idea of an Estuary Airport.

Wednesday, 25 January, 2012

Rehman appeared on BBC South East last night, Tuesday 24th January 2012, opposing any proposals for a Thames Estuary airport.

Rehman, along with five other Kent MPs, has also written to the Prime Minister asking for a meeting on the matter.  Furthermore, Rehman has co-written an article with Councillor Rodney Chambers, Leader of Medway Council, detailing their argument against any proposals for a Thames Estuary airport. Please see article below: 

There are better solutions to the UK's aviation needs than an airport in the Thames Estuary - Co-authored with Councillor Rodney Chambers (Conservative Home) 21st January 2012

Prior to Rehman’s election to Parliament, he campaigned against any proposals for a Thames Estuary airport. This view was supported by the majority of the residents he met and Rehman has previously raised the matter with the Prime Minister.