Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King is among a troupe of high-powered businessmen leading a revolt against the proposed third runway at London’s Heathrow airport.
King heads a group which also contains the heads of Compass, the Carphone Warehouse and Kingfisher, who have reinforced the strong differences over the runway within the UK business community.
The Confederation of British Industry and Trade Union Congress lobbied hard in favour of the runway, which has been the source of much environmental concern, approved by the prime minister this year.
Russell Chambers, an adviser at Credit Suisse instrumental in forming the group, told The Times: “Many people in business have misgivings about the decision on the third runway, both in terms of the rationale put forward and the environmental impact. It’s possible to be pro-transport, pro-aviation and yet, at the same time, pro-responsible citizenship.”
David Levin, chief executive of United Business Media, and private equity firms Alchemy and KKR, are also among those in opposition to the plans.
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