Former counter-terror chief blames Heathrow for closure | LBC analysis
March 21, 2025
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as posted by the channelMajor General Chip Chapman, a military expert and former UK counter-terror chief said Heathrow Airport 'prioritised profit,' during his interview with Rachel Johnson on Friday.
Thousands of homes have been left without power and more than 100 people were evacuated after a transformer within the North Hyde electrical substation caught fire in Hayes.
Heathrow Airport said it is ‘able to restart flights’ but warned passengers to stay away unless specifically advised to do so by their airline.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating, although no cause has been confirmed yet.
This closure is likely to cause delays and cancellations across the globe as thousands of travellers see their plans thrown into chaos.
An airline industry insider told LBC the impact of the fire "will cause chaos for at least a week," adding that the "national & international ripple will be felt everywhere."
Major General Chapman also said the closure would hit the UK's reputation and make it look more like a 'third world country'.
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