Sir Keir Starmer is vowing to take on "the NIMBYs" by reducing legal challenges to infrastructure building - with a new approach stopping "newts and bats" from blocking construction.

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Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has said he will not resign if the government backs a third runway at Heathrow following years of opposition by him.

Former home secretary Lord Blunkett has called for a cap on political donations made by companies and stricter rules on "where money originates".

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated she will overrule environmental objections to a third runway at Heathrow in order to prioritise economic growth, a position likely to bring her into conflict with colleagues including energy secretary Ed Miliband.