Craven Council leader backs calls for new airport

The leader of Craven Council has added his voice to calls for a new airport in Yorkshire.

Chris Knowles-Fitton said: “We need HS2 and we need a new airport because the present airport is inadequate and even if they do rail links it will still be a mish-mash.

“Until we build an airport we shall forever remain in the shadow of Manchester.”

Coun Knowles-Fitton was speaking after Wakefield Council leader Peter Box and his Leeds counterpart Keith Wakefield both called for a debate over whether Leeds-Bradford Airport can meet the long term needs of the region’s economy.

It is understood very early discussions have taken place over the feasibility of a new airport.