Residents across the South East have shared mixed reactions to a second runway at Gatwick Airport being backed by the government. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the expansion,

Britain is set to approve the expansion of Gatwick Airport, the government's transport minister said on Thursday, after she issued a "minded to approve" letter but said the deadline for a final decision would be extended to Oct.

Government says it is 'minded to approve' second runway at Gatwick - But a final decision on the £2.2 billion scheme has been delayed until October in surprise twist

A second runway at Gatwick Airport has been backed by government, providing measures to reduce noise are put in place. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was "minded to approve" the expansion. Some MPs, local authorities and residents are strongly opposed.