Ryanair boss calls third runway at Heathrow “a dead cat”

The video discusses the need for a growth strategy, criticizing the increase in APD taxes on air travel as detrimental to growth. It highlights the ineffectiveness of the proposed third runway at Heathrow, labeling it a distraction. The speaker argues that abolishing APD would stimulate growth across the UK, contrasting it with the current government's ineffective strategies.

What was the initial action taken by Rachel Rubbish in her first budget that is criticized for hindering growth?

• Reducing corporate taxes

• Increasing Air Passenger Duty (APD) taxes

• Investing in renewable energy

• Cutting public spending

What is the 'dead cat strategy' as mentioned in the video?

• A proposal to cut down on air travel

• A strategy to increase public spending

• A distraction tactic involving a third runway at Heathrow

• A plan to reduce taxes

When is the third runway at Heathrow expected to be completed if construction started today?

• By 2022

• By 2035 or 2040

• By 2030

• By 2025

What is suggested as a more effective strategy for growth across the UK?

• Investing in public transport

• Increasing taxes on luxury goods

• Abolishing Air Passenger Duty (APD)

• Building more airports

According to the video, what is the expected impact of abolishing APD?

• It will only benefit London

• It will increase air travel costs

• It will deliver growth across the UK

• It will have no impact on growth