Labour risks 'powder keg' clash with environmentalists as it puts growth before going green

As chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan to expand London airports gains traction, the party is accused of back-pedalling on its green commitmentsLabour is being warned it is hurtling towards a "powder keg" confrontation with environmentalists, green groups and a swathe of its own supporters in the next few weeks, amid its claims that "blockers" are standing in the way of economic growth.A flurry of pro-growth measures have been announced by ministers in recent days as part of a government fightback against claims that the economy is stalling. Continue reading...