Submitted on Saturday 12th April 2025
Rejected on Friday 25th April 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Develop a long term plan to bring England’s water companies into public control.
We ask the Government to develop a plan to return England’s water to public control. A costed plan is needed which explores options like phased public shareholding, citizen investment schemes, and not-for-profit models. This plan must safeguard consumers, the environment, and long-term resilience.
Privatised water companies in England have accrued significant debt, failed to invest adequately in infrastructure, and contributed to widespread sewage pollution in rivers and seas. Despite rising bills, many companies prioritise shareholder returns over environmental and public outcomes.
Water is a vital public good. Its management should serve the public interest, not private profit.
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Nationalise the UK water industry
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700436
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