In another protest timed to coincide with the Labour Party conference in Manchester this week, about 100 protesters from the group “Stop Airport Expansion Now” took part in a flashmob of the town hall in Albert Square.
The group, which included three UMSU Executive Officers (Robbie Gillett, Dan Lee and Jennie Killip), converged on Albert Square at 12.45PM and revealed hidden red t-shirts with the words “Stop Airport Expansion” on the front. In particular, the group was protesting against plans to expand Manchester Airport, citing the negative impact that the aviation industry has on the environment with its high carbon emissions.
As well as calling for a halt to airport expansion, many members of the group were calling for the banning of short haul flights and the expansion and improvement of rail services, stating that rail travel is far more environmentally friendly than air travel.
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