http://planestupid.com/taxonomy/term/104/all en http://planestupid.com/blogs/2007/12/6/tory-mp-scrap-manchester-london-flights <p><center><img src="/files/images/2007calendar.jpg" alt="Thomas the Tank Engine" title="Thomas the Tank Engine" class="pic" height="275" width="300" /></center></p> <p> <b>It seems that Plane Stupid's call for domestic flights to be scrapped has not gone unheeded. Tory MP and former environment minister John Gummer called for Manchester-London flights to be scrapped, and said that passengers should <a href="http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1026945_plea_to_scrap_london_air_link">take the train instead</a>.</b> </p> <p> Sounds familiar. This was exactly Plane Stupid's message when it <a href="/content/climate-change-activists-blockade-domestic-flights-blockaded">blockaded the domestic departure lounge</a> of Manchester Airport back in October. </p> <p><a href="http://planestupid.com/blogs/2007/12/6/tory-mp-scrap-manchester-london-flights" target="_blank">read more</a></p> expansion John Gummer Manchester politicians Tories Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:46:25 +0000 Robbie 321 at http://planestupid.com