Reeves confident of defeating Khan's Heathrow sabotage bid

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has expressed confidence in her ability to defeat London Mayor Sadiq Khan's opposition to her Heathrow expansion plan.

In an interview with the BBC, Ms. Reeves stated that she believes the government has a duty to act in the national interest, even if it means making decisions that are unpopular with certain groups. She argued that the UK economy has fallen behind rival nations due to a reluctance to invest in infrastructure projects.

Ms. Reeves also disputed claims by Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary that the Heathrow project would not be built until 2050. She stated that the first planes would take off from the new runway by 2040.

Mr. Khan has been a vocal critic of the Heathrow expansion plan, arguing that it would increase air pollution and noise levels in London. He has threatened to use "any tool in the toolkit" to stop the project.

However, Ms. Reeves remains confident that the project will go ahead. She has stated that the government is confident that it will win any legal challenges to the plan.

The Heathrow expansion project is a controversial issue. Supporters argue that it will boost the UK economy and create jobs. Opponents argue that it will damage the environment and increase noise levels.

The government is expected to make a final decision on the project in the coming months.