Brentford and Isleworth MP Mary Macleod has written to the Leader of the Council in Hounslow to ask him to consider asking local people whether or not they support Heathrow expansion.

Mary’s request comes as the neighbouring London Boroughs of Hillingdon and Richmond have announced their own referendums on Heathrow expansion, and London Mayor Boris Johnson’s support for a London-wide referendum.

Mary commented: “I think it is important to hear the voices of local people who are impacted by any changes, since they live under the Heathrow flight path”.

She added: “The newly announced independent commission led by Sir Howard Davies will be vital in developing our long term aviation strategy, but I think the Council could show leadership on this issue by allowing local people a voice on whether or not a third runway should be built.”