Greta Thunberg joins protest against expansion of Hampshire airport
by Kevin Rawlinson and agency from on (#6J656)
Farnborough airport submits plans to increase number of flights amid calls for a ban on private jets
The climate activist Greta Thunberg has marched alongside local residents and Extinction Rebellion activists to protest against an airport's expansion plans.
Farnborough Airport Ltd has submitted a planning application to Rushmoor borough council to increase the number of flights from 50,000 to 70,000 a year. The Swedish climate activist joined the march from Farnborough town centre, in Hampshire, to Farnborough airport.
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