Passengers travelling from Stansted Airport today are being advised to contact their airlines after around 50 protesters breached the airports perimeter this morning.

At around 03.00 this morning, a group of about 50 protesters gained access to a secure area near the runway. As a precaution, Stansted’s runway was closed and flights have been subject to  delays  and  cancellations.  The runway reopened at 08:10 this morning, however, there are disruptions to flights as a result of the closure.

A statement from the airport said: “We  are  happy  to  engage  in serious debates on airport expansion, and we respect people’s right to protest within the bonds of the law. However, any unlawful   or  irresponsible  behaviour  aimed  at  disrupting  the  smooth operation  of  the  airport  is  unacceptable.  People should engage in the relevant independent planning inquiries in an open, honest and safe way”.

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