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Local residents have launched a legal challenge against Gatwick’s plans for a new second runway.

The Communities against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) campaign group is seeking to take the Government to the High Court over its backing for expanding the number of flights at the airport in London’s commuter belt.

Leigh Day solicitor Julia Eriksen, who represents CAGNE, said: “The impact of a second runway at Gatwick Airport will undoubtedly be significant, and a thorough evaluation of the effects of this on the environment should be a key part of any proposal.

“However, o

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