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Lib Dems propose ‘complete shake up’ of water sector

Lib Dems propose ‘complete shake up’ of water sector

Monitoring alone is inadequate in the effort to stop environmental harm from water pollution, the MP for Abingdon has said as she called for government to be tougher against the water sector. Liberal Democrat Layla Moran told a Westminster Hall debate that monitoring combined sewer overflow discharges is not enough, as she pushed for tougher action against the sector and its regulators.

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Labour calls for ban on water company bonuses

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