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17 Sep 2026

MPs debated future model for the water sector following public petition

Image description: The Palace of Westminster, commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, located in London, England. Photo by Martine Mussies on Unsplash MPs debate national referendum on public ownership of water industry The future of the private companies that run England’s water industry has been debated in Westminster after more than 200,000 people […]

11 Jun 2026

Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham

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Image description: A pole with a sign that says polling station. Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester’s mayor and Labour’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election, has said public ownership of Thames Water is the right approach, citing the company’s pattern of regulatory failures and ongoing financial crisis. Speaking to Newsnight, he […]