HUNDREDS of climate campaigners gathered outside the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government on Wednesday, demanding a halt to expansion plans for London City Airport.

Last week, ministers rejected plans to expand the airport’s operating hours but approved a bid to increase passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million by 2031. 

Chanting “they fly, we die,” protesters called on communities minister and deputy prime minister Angela Rayner to revoke the decision.