Thames Water: Ofwat not fit to hold companies to account

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Commenting on reports that Thames Water has launched an appeal to charge its customers more over the next five years than Ofwat recommended, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said: 

 “It is outrageous that companies like Thames Water continue to plunge themselves into billions of debt, whilst demanding bill hikes for customers. 

“Ofwat is not up to the task and has failed to hold water companies like Thames Water to account. The government cannot continue to dither and delay whilst companies get away scot-free, polluting British seas and rivers. 

‘The Liberal Democrats have spearheaded the campaign to end the sewage crisis and protect customers, and will continue to hold the government’s feet to the fire until they crack down on failing water companies.”

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