Doncaster Sheffield safety briefing sparks debate over UAP remark and local safety concerns

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Lay sparked debate at a Doncaster Sheffield airport safety briefing by joking about unidentified aerial phenomena to lighten the meeting, later explaining it was meant to flag real security concerns in his Thorne and Moorends ward and apologising for suggesting all local UAP data should be reviewed before funding, while Hinchley emphasised established procedures for pilots and operators to report concerns to air traffic control and that safety remains the priority as the airport moves toward full operation, with residents nearby expressing genuine worry about safety and potential impacts on their homes.