Should the government approve the plan to use Gatwick Airport's emergency runway for routine daily flights?

Gatwick Airport proposes bringing its existing Northern Runway—currently used only for taxiing and emergencies—into routine use alongside its Main Runway. This effectively transforms Gatwick into a two-runway airport, aiming to serve 75 million passengers annually by the late 2030s. Proponents argue this utilizes existing infrastructure to boost the regional economy and create thousands of jobs without the massive disruption of building a new runway. Opponents, including local councils and environmental groups, argue the surrounding road and rail infrastructure cannot handle the surge, and that the increased noise and carbon emissions are incompatible with climate goals. Supporters see it as vital for South East connectivity; opponents see it as an environmental disaster for Sussex and Surrey.