Residents in Doncaster are fiercely divided over plans announced by Rachel Reeves to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport following its 2022 closure.
Residents are fiercely divided over plans backed by Rachel Reeves to reopen a 'Ghost airport' on their doorstep as an 'Airport City.'
Some locals are positive about the economic impact the reopening could have on the northern city, after more than 800 jobs were lost upon it's closure three years ago. 'We fly from Birmingham and Manchester generally. Ultimately, there are no big ones this side of the country which can fly transatlantic as they were planning to do there.
Other residents, however, disagree. Tracey Stewart, 51, said: 'It should never have closed. I am very up for it reopening. It is going to bring jobs and be really good for the area. Doncaster Sheffield Airport shut in 2022 because it was no 'no longer financially sustainable,' but is now set to reopenMargaret Bacon, 61, said: 'It should definitely reopen. I flew from here many times and it was very sad when it closed. I live nearby and we did have cheeky people leaving their cars outside our houses.
'I have lived in this area for 40 odd years. I am ex RAF and knew the airfield when I was based there as a senior aircraft woman. 'Leeds Bradford are probably against it because it is competition for them. Doncaster has one of the best accesses from the motorway in my opinion. 'It also has one of the longest runways making it ideal for long haul, whereas Leeds and Bradford the runway is too short.
Julie Humphreys, 52, took part in a protest march around the nearby housing estate against the airport closing. 'We have a lot of large warehouses around here so it makes sense to have an airport on hand. It has got one of the longest runways so it makes no sense not to use it. 'It would help a lot with jobs. A lot of my friends lost their jobs when it shut. Hopefully it will bring in more money too.'
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