The Government has just completed the consultation on Heathrow expansion and runway alternation (the system that gives us a half-a-day's quiet each day from aircraft noise). If they are successful we could see:

• A doubling of flights to around 800,000 a year

• 2 flights overheard every minute all day every day

Night flights cause disturbance and distress to a great number of people living under the flight path. There are currently no restrictions on the number of flights that are allowed between 11.30pm and 6am up to a maximum of 5,800 a year. The Department for Transport is now planning to increase the number of night flights still further up to a maximum of 620 flights per year, raising the average per night from 16 to 18.

Susan Kramer MP and Stephen Knight joined children affected by flight noise at school to protest the plans to expand Heathrow.

We say NO to more night flights and further expansion of Heathrow airport.

What can I do to help the campaign?

It is vital that even though the consultation is now closed, it is vital that we keep up the pressure on the Government. You may want to write to Ruth Kelly, the Secretary of State for Transport to express your views. Send letters to Ruth Kelly MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.

Sign our petition online.

Stop Heathrow expansion group on Facebook.

Find out more about the campaign from the HACAN Clearskies website.

Read my response to the Department of Transport consultation document.

Recent news stories about Heathrow:

Heathrow runway expansion will deafen the Queen - The Times.

MP FEARS FOR CHILDREN IN AVIATION NOISE ENVIRONMENT.

After extensive consultation, we'll be doing as we please - The Guardian.

HEATHROW EXPANSION HAS TO STOP - KRAMER.

HEATHROW CONSULTATION 'ATROCIOUS' SAY PLAIN ENGLISH CAMPAIGN.

Come to the Heathrow public meetings and air your views.

MP CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT TO MEET LOCAL PEOPLE FACE TO FACE ON HEATHROW.

Climate costs 'fiddled' for third runway at Heathrow.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR SAY ON HEATHROW - KRAMER 4th December 2007.

HEATHROW EXPANSION PLANS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND LOCAL PEOPLE - KRAMER 22nd Novermber 2007.

LEGAL ACTION THREATENED OVER 'SHAM' HEATHROW CONSULTATION.

KRAMER RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT NEW HEATHROW DEVELOPMENT PLANS - 14 November 2005.

Hemmed in at Heathrow - The Economist.