Ryanair Boss Slams Rachel Reeves over “Rubbish” Economic Plan January 30, 2025 Ukadmin Politics, UK Politics </p> <h2>Ryanair boss slams Rachel Reeves over “rubbish” economic plan</h2> <p> Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary claimed Rachel Reeves “hasn’t a clue” about how to generate growth in aviation.</p> <p>Mr O’Leary said the Chancellor should scrap air passenger duty (APD) rather than “waffle on” about Heathrow expansion, which he described as “a dead cat” that would not happen before the 2040s at the earliest.</p> <p>The boss of Heathrow airport has welcomed the “bold responsible vision” outlined by Rachel Reeves in her speech today.</p> <p>Thomas Woldbye, the Heathrow CEO, said: “This is the bold, responsible vision the UK needs to thrive in the 21st century and I thank the government and chancellor for their leadership.</p> <p>“It has given us the confidence to confirm our continued support for expanding Heathrow.</p> <p>“Successfully delivering the project at pace requires policy change — particularly around necessary airspace modernisation and making the regulatory model fit for purpose.<br /> Credit to : The Times and The Sunday Times </p> <p>
