Politics latest: Government under fire over airport decision as PM touts green agenda
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Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes Wales' role in becoming an 'energy superpower'; government faces criticism over London City Airport expansion, increasing capacity from 6.5m to 9m passengers; Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Transport Secretary Louise Haigh approved the expansion; critics like Zack Polanski from the Green Party argue it contradicts climate commitments; government claims commitment to climate targets; six contenders in Conservative Party leadership race announced, with final two chosen by 10 October; Labour's two-child benefit cap remains despite calls for abolition; Operation Early Dawn activated to address prison overcrowding; PM pledges support for Port Talbot steelworks facing 2,800 job losses due to green transition; GB Energy allocated £8.3bn for offshore wind projects; Liberal Democrats fined £3,600 for late donation reporting.

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