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Heathrow Airport fire update from Keir Starmer amid widespread disruption
The Labour Prime Minister said he is "in close contact with partners on the ground."
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Keir Starmer has issued an update on the Heathrow Airport fire in London.
The Labour Prime Minister said he is "in close contact with partners on the ground."
Article continues belowHe also thanked "our emergency workers for keeping people safe."
Flights from Scotland to Heathrow have been cancelled following a fire at an electrical substation which has led to the closure of the London airport.
Aberdeen and Glasgow airports said all flights to and from Heathrow have been cancelled for the remainder of Friday.
Edinburgh Airport has advised any British Airways passengers not to travel to the airport following the disruption at Heathrow.
More than 1,300 flights to and from Heathrow Airport will be disrupted on Friday because of the closure.
Members of the Tartan Army celebrating Scotland’s 1-0 win over Greece in Athens on Thursday evening also face disruption if they had planned to travel home via Heathrow on Friday.
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"Thanks to our emergency workers for keeping people safe."
Scottish Labour MP and UK energy minister Michael Shanks said: "My thoughts are with impacted passengers facing disruption at Heathrow – the whole of government is working to support them.
"Engineers are doing everything to restore power and I’ve just had a call with National Grid. Thanks to the emergency services for their rapid response."
Labour Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: "I’m receiving updates on the fast-moving situation at Heathrow Airport.
"I'm grateful to emergency services responding to the fire, and National Grid for working to restore power to the airport and homes.
Article continues below"I’d urge passengers not to travel to the airport, and contact their airline."
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