EA Annual Report: public sick to the back teeth of polluting firms
EMBARGO: Immediate Release
Responding to the Environment Agency's annual report showing 'water companies underperforming', Liberal DemocratEnvironment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
"The public are sick to the back teeth of these greedy polluting firms pumping their filthy sewage into our rivers and seas - all whilst lobbying for bill hikes for hard-working customers.
"Enough is enough. It is right that the new government is moving towards tougher regulation of water companies who were given a free ride under the Conservatives, but there can be no half-measures in ending the sewage scandal.
"Ofwat should be replaced with a new regulator with proper teeth to finally get to grips with water firms and protect our beautiful countryside."
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
Report can be found here.
