The transport secretary has said she is "not a flight-shaming eco warrior" ahead of her decision over whether Gatwick airport will be allowed to expand. Speaking at an industry event on Tuesday, Heidi Alexander said she enjoyed flying and valued aviation's role in the economy and growth.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday for her decision on whether to approve Gatwick's plan to bring its emergency runway into routine use.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander tells aviation leaders she must strike a balance between fostering growth and protecting the environment