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MP in last ditch attempt to get Government help for Airport

Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, today wrote to the Transport Minister in a final attempt to save Plymouth Airport.

Ms Seabeck said:

“I am extremely disappointed that no solution could be found to save the airport. It will be a great loss to Plymouth, especially to the business community. I have been talking to many constituents and entrepreneurs who have all expressed their deep concerns. I have also been in touch with VIABLE who have tried to come up with a business plan which would enable the airport to stay open, but clearly time is running out. We really are now at the 11th hour.”

“I am writing to Theresa Villiers because she very recently promised to look at state aid for regional air services. If I can again demonstrate to the Government, as I did before when meeting the Business Secretary, what the loss of our air link would mean for the City, perhaps there will be a desire to jump into swift action. I am not holding out any hopes but everything must be tried.”