Tom Killick
@killicktom.bsky.social
Streatham, London. Support a free Palestine, public ownership, a fair voting system, taxing the rich, abolition of the monarchy. Love cats, foxes, ducks/geese/swans, cricket. Half Indian, half English. No DMs please.
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Wessex Water bosses handed £50,000 in extra pay despite Labour govt’s bonus ban.
Ban circumvented as legislation is weak.
The company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, loses 69.8m litres per day to leaks, neglects investment, customers fleeced.
No exec prosecuted.
Ban circumvented as legislation is weak.
The company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, loses 69.8m litres per day to leaks, neglects investment, customers fleeced.
No exec prosecuted.
Wessex Water bosses handed £50,000 in extra pay despite Labour government’s bonus ban
Utility admits parent company paid CEO Ruth Jefferson and CFO Andy Pymer but denies bonus payments
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Wessex Water bosses handed £50,000 in extra pay despite Labour govt’s bonus ban.
Ban circumvented as legislation is weak.
The company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, loses 69.8m litres per day to leaks, neglects investment, customers fleeced.
No exec prosecuted.
Ban circumvented as legislation is weak.
The company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, loses 69.8m litres per day to leaks, neglects investment, customers fleeced.
No exec prosecuted.
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"The bosses of Wessex Water received £50,000 in previously undisclosed extra pay from a parent company, in the same year that the utility was banned from paying bonuses." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Wessex Water bosses handed £50,000 in extra pay despite Labour government’s bonus ban
Utility admits parent company paid CEO Ruth Jefferson and CFO Andy Pymer but denies bonus payments
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
"The bosses of Wessex Water received £50,000 in previously undisclosed extra pay from a parent company, in the same year that the utility was banned from paying bonuses." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Excellent piece @jontrickett.bsky.social
"Starmer has to explain whether the wider public is ideological in its support for public ownership of water, for example
The truth is that taking such an action is a pragmatic response to the failure of private ownership"
tribunemag.co.uk/2026/01/tax-...
"Starmer has to explain whether the wider public is ideological in its support for public ownership of water, for example
The truth is that taking such an action is a pragmatic response to the failure of private ownership"
tribunemag.co.uk/2026/01/tax-...
Tax the Rich
Trust in the UK’s system of government is at a record low, with most Britons yearning for political change and economic reform. The Left must see through its radical solutions.
tribunemag.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Excellent piece @jontrickett.bsky.social
"Starmer has to explain whether the wider public is ideological in its support for public ownership of water, for example
The truth is that taking such an action is a pragmatic response to the failure of private ownership"
tribunemag.co.uk/2026/01/tax-...
"Starmer has to explain whether the wider public is ideological in its support for public ownership of water, for example
The truth is that taking such an action is a pragmatic response to the failure of private ownership"
tribunemag.co.uk/2026/01/tax-...
Francesca Nadin, the group’s spokesperson, told Al Jazeera that she accuses the government of “complete contempt for the safety & for the lives of these innocent young people because they are innocent until proven guilty.The government seems to forget about that.” www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests
Prisoners remaining on rolling hunger strike are suffering with dangerous symptoms, loved ones and a doctor say.
www.aljazeera.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Francesca Nadin, the group’s spokesperson, told Al Jazeera that she accuses the government of “complete contempt for the safety & for the lives of these innocent young people because they are innocent until proven guilty.The government seems to forget about that.” www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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Last month, tens of 1,000s of people in Tunbridge Wells lost their water supply. It wasn't fully restored for 9 days.
Our privatised water system is crumbling before our very eyes. Water Company CEOs are finding it harder justify their eyewatering salaries as they oversee failure after failure. 1/2
Our privatised water system is crumbling before our very eyes. Water Company CEOs are finding it harder justify their eyewatering salaries as they oversee failure after failure. 1/2
'You're not in control'- MPs grill CEO of South East Water over supply outage | ITV News
MPs asked David Hinton about his handling of the crisis, leading to a series of revelations about the outage in Tunbridge Wells. | ITV News Meridian
www.itv.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Last month, tens of 1,000s of people in Tunbridge Wells lost their water supply. It wasn't fully restored for 9 days.
Our privatised water system is crumbling before our very eyes. Water Company CEOs are finding it harder justify their eyewatering salaries as they oversee failure after failure. 1/2
Our privatised water system is crumbling before our very eyes. Water Company CEOs are finding it harder justify their eyewatering salaries as they oversee failure after failure. 1/2
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We agree with @laylamoran.bsky.social💯.
Thames Water can't be trusted with our daily water supply, let alone large infrastructure projects. Last October they were ranked the worst water supplier in England by the Environment Agency.
It should be taken into public ownership without delay.
Thames Water can't be trusted with our daily water supply, let alone large infrastructure projects. Last October they were ranked the worst water supplier in England by the Environment Agency.
It should be taken into public ownership without delay.
Thames Water failure predicted as MP questions reservoir plan
Thames Water says a planned £7.5bn reservoir is part of the biggest upgrade of its network in 150 years.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
We agree with @laylamoran.bsky.social💯.
Thames Water can't be trusted with our daily water supply, let alone large infrastructure projects. Last October they were ranked the worst water supplier in England by the Environment Agency.
It should be taken into public ownership without delay.
Thames Water can't be trusted with our daily water supply, let alone large infrastructure projects. Last October they were ranked the worst water supplier in England by the Environment Agency.
It should be taken into public ownership without delay.
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I don't want Keir Starmer to "feel the frustration"
I want him to BRING THAMES WATER INTO PERMANENT PUBLIC OWNERSHIP immediately
Tell Ofwat to say NO to the creditors lobbying to be allowed to release *illegal sewage for 15 years*
Disgraceful response
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I want him to BRING THAMES WATER INTO PERMANENT PUBLIC OWNERSHIP immediately
Tell Ofwat to say NO to the creditors lobbying to be allowed to release *illegal sewage for 15 years*
Disgraceful response
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I don't want Keir Starmer to "feel the frustration"
I want him to BRING THAMES WATER INTO PERMANENT PUBLIC OWNERSHIP immediately
Tell Ofwat to say NO to the creditors lobbying to be allowed to release *illegal sewage for 15 years*
Disgraceful response
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I want him to BRING THAMES WATER INTO PERMANENT PUBLIC OWNERSHIP immediately
Tell Ofwat to say NO to the creditors lobbying to be allowed to release *illegal sewage for 15 years*
Disgraceful response
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Shareholder payouts aren't just 'unfair', Prime Minister...
🤑 A third of our bills goes straight into the pockets of banks & shareholders, doing nothing to reduce bills or improve infrastructure.
We depend on water to live. It should belong to all of us.
🤑 A third of our bills goes straight into the pockets of banks & shareholders, doing nothing to reduce bills or improve infrastructure.
We depend on water to live. It should belong to all of us.
Water firm shareholder payouts unfair, Keir Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer makes the comments during a visit to a community centre in Reading.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Shareholder payouts aren't just 'unfair', Prime Minister...
🤑 A third of our bills goes straight into the pockets of banks & shareholders, doing nothing to reduce bills or improve infrastructure.
We depend on water to live. It should belong to all of us.
🤑 A third of our bills goes straight into the pockets of banks & shareholders, doing nothing to reduce bills or improve infrastructure.
We depend on water to live. It should belong to all of us.
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🤩 THANK YOU to the brilliant @graceblakeley.substack.com for explaining so clearly why @ofwat.bsky.social must say NO to Thames Water 🚫
NO to a 35% bill increase
NO to pollution outside legal limits until 2040
NO to a dangerous new precedent for all privatised English water
NO to a 35% bill increase
NO to pollution outside legal limits until 2040
NO to a dangerous new precedent for all privatised English water
We can't let Thames Water get away with this!
Follow @weownit.org.uk for more on how to get involved
Follow @weownit.org.uk for more on how to get involved
January 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
🤩 THANK YOU to the brilliant @graceblakeley.substack.com for explaining so clearly why @ofwat.bsky.social must say NO to Thames Water 🚫
NO to a 35% bill increase
NO to pollution outside legal limits until 2040
NO to a dangerous new precedent for all privatised English water
NO to a 35% bill increase
NO to pollution outside legal limits until 2040
NO to a dangerous new precedent for all privatised English water
"Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners taking part in a hunger strike have shown an alarming deterioration in their health as one of them has entered the third month of refusing food, supporters have said." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Health of Palestine Action hunger strikers deteriorating, supporters say
Heba Muraisi having muscle spasms and Kamran Ahmed losing hearing, with both ‘well into critical phase’
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners taking part in a hunger strike have shown an alarming deterioration in their health as one of them has entered the third month of refusing food, supporters have said." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
"The Israeli military continues to block a large amount of international humanitarian aid amassing at the Gaza crossings, while maintaining that there is no shortage of aid despite testimonies by the United Nations and others working on the ground." www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Israel extends Gaza occupation beyond ‘yellow line’ in north, bombs south
Israeli attacks have killed at least 414 Palestinians and injured 1,145 in daily truce violations since October 10.
www.aljazeera.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"The Israeli military continues to block a large amount of international humanitarian aid amassing at the Gaza crossings, while maintaining that there is no shortage of aid despite testimonies by the United Nations and others working on the ground." www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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#gaza #killing #fishermen
#Israel #zionism
Israeli forces have killed at least 232 fishermen in Gaza since the start of the war on the enclave, with recent attacks devastating the industry, affecting livelihoods, and limiting their catch.
#Israel #zionism
Israeli forces have killed at least 232 fishermen in Gaza since the start of the war on the enclave, with recent attacks devastating the industry, affecting livelihoods, and limiting their catch.
Israel kills at least 232 fisherman in Gaza since start of war
Israeli forces regularly target Palestinian fishermen, destroying their equipment and forcing their boats to capsize. The attacks have devastated the sector.
www.newarab.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
#gaza #killing #fishermen
#Israel #zionism
Israeli forces have killed at least 232 fishermen in Gaza since the start of the war on the enclave, with recent attacks devastating the industry, affecting livelihoods, and limiting their catch.
#Israel #zionism
Israeli forces have killed at least 232 fishermen in Gaza since the start of the war on the enclave, with recent attacks devastating the industry, affecting livelihoods, and limiting their catch.
"Israel continues to violate the ceasefire not only with its attacks but with its refusal to comply with its obligation to allow in the negotiated number of aid trucks, a full supply of necessary medicines and tents, shelter materials and mobile homes." www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
The ceasefire did what it was meant to do – make Gaza invisible
Mass death in Gaza continues and yet the world no longer pays attention, convinced the genocide is over.
www.aljazeera.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
"Israel continues to violate the ceasefire not only with its attacks but with its refusal to comply with its obligation to allow in the negotiated number of aid trucks, a full supply of necessary medicines and tents, shelter materials and mobile homes." www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Jizzrael’s move to cut electricity & water to UNRWA facilities. He added that the decision would “further impede” the agency’s ability to operate & carry out its activities.
#SelfDefence 🤡
#Hostages 🤡
#F4kearseAntisemitism 🤡
#SelfDefence 🤡
#Hostages 🤡
#F4kearseAntisemitism 🤡
January 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Jizzrael’s move to cut electricity & water to UNRWA facilities. He added that the decision would “further impede” the agency’s ability to operate & carry out its activities.
#SelfDefence 🤡
#Hostages 🤡
#F4kearseAntisemitism 🤡
#SelfDefence 🤡
#Hostages 🤡
#F4kearseAntisemitism 🤡
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Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage in 2026.
DECEMBER: Thames Water tried to make Charlie Maynard pay legal fees as high as £1400 an hour, in effort to quash any attempts to represent the public interest in legal disputes. 1/2
DECEMBER: Thames Water tried to make Charlie Maynard pay legal fees as high as £1400 an hour, in effort to quash any attempts to represent the public interest in legal disputes. 1/2
December 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage in 2026.
DECEMBER: Thames Water tried to make Charlie Maynard pay legal fees as high as £1400 an hour, in effort to quash any attempts to represent the public interest in legal disputes. 1/2
DECEMBER: Thames Water tried to make Charlie Maynard pay legal fees as high as £1400 an hour, in effort to quash any attempts to represent the public interest in legal disputes. 1/2
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I'm old enough to remember when
the British media derided and sneered at
countries which held political prisoners
for lengthy periods without trial
as uncivilized banana republics
Now they totally ignore
British political prisoners
on hunger strike
hoping they die quietly
That's 'progress'
the British media derided and sneered at
countries which held political prisoners
for lengthy periods without trial
as uncivilized banana republics
Now they totally ignore
British political prisoners
on hunger strike
hoping they die quietly
That's 'progress'
December 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I'm old enough to remember when
the British media derided and sneered at
countries which held political prisoners
for lengthy periods without trial
as uncivilized banana republics
Now they totally ignore
British political prisoners
on hunger strike
hoping they die quietly
That's 'progress'
the British media derided and sneered at
countries which held political prisoners
for lengthy periods without trial
as uncivilized banana republics
Now they totally ignore
British political prisoners
on hunger strike
hoping they die quietly
That's 'progress'
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Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/vkqt
December 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/vkqt
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Israel is expelling 37 aid groups – a likely death sentence for 100,000s of Palestinians. But the Times speaks only of 'new rules' in Gaza, and 'suspensions' for those who 'resist registration'.
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/once-again...
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/once-again...
Once again, the New York Times sells Israel's genocide in Gaza as law enforcement
Israel is expelling 37 aid groups – a likely death sentence for 100,000s of Palestinians. But the Times speaks only of 'new rules' in Gaza, and 'suspensions' for those who 'resist registration'
jonathancook.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Israel is expelling 37 aid groups – a likely death sentence for 100,000s of Palestinians. But the Times speaks only of 'new rules' in Gaza, and 'suspensions' for those who 'resist registration'.
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/once-again...
Read my latest here: jonathancook.substack.com/p/once-again...
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Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage in 2026.
OCTOBER: Thames Water is locked in negotiations with Ofwat on a rescue deal which could see them relieved of fines for past OR future sewage dumping.
#OFWATsayNO
OCTOBER: Thames Water is locked in negotiations with Ofwat on a rescue deal which could see them relieved of fines for past OR future sewage dumping.
#OFWATsayNO
Is the Thames Water bailout plan - which relieves the company from fines for up to fifteen years - lawful?
A group of Thames Water’s senior creditors, London & Valley Water (“L&VW”), has submitted to Ofwat proposals for them to be relieved from fines for past or future sewage dumping for a period of up to fifteen years and to take a very modest haircut to their loans.
www.whatthelawdoes.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage in 2026.
OCTOBER: Thames Water is locked in negotiations with Ofwat on a rescue deal which could see them relieved of fines for past OR future sewage dumping.
#OFWATsayNO
OCTOBER: Thames Water is locked in negotiations with Ofwat on a rescue deal which could see them relieved of fines for past OR future sewage dumping.
#OFWATsayNO
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A year of reasons why Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage in 2026.
OCTOBER: The enshittification of Thames Water continues...In 2023-24, its serious sewage pollution incidents more than doubled from 14 to 33.
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4k45i
#OFWATsayNO
OCTOBER: The enshittification of Thames Water continues...In 2023-24, its serious sewage pollution incidents more than doubled from 14 to 33.
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4k45i
#OFWATsayNO
December 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A year of reasons why Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage in 2026.
OCTOBER: The enshittification of Thames Water continues...In 2023-24, its serious sewage pollution incidents more than doubled from 14 to 33.
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4k45i
#OFWATsayNO
OCTOBER: The enshittification of Thames Water continues...In 2023-24, its serious sewage pollution incidents more than doubled from 14 to 33.
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4k45i
#OFWATsayNO
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A year of reasons why Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage.
SEPTEMBER: Despite huge under-investment, Thames Water asks Ofwat if they can do fewer infrastructure projects. Whose interests do they serve??
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4jyjt
#OFWATsayNO
SEPTEMBER: Despite huge under-investment, Thames Water asks Ofwat if they can do fewer infrastructure projects. Whose interests do they serve??
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4jyjt
#OFWATsayNO
December 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A year of reasons why Ofwat must say NO to 15 years of illegal sewage.
SEPTEMBER: Despite huge under-investment, Thames Water asks Ofwat if they can do fewer infrastructure projects. Whose interests do they serve??
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4jyjt
#OFWATsayNO
SEPTEMBER: Despite huge under-investment, Thames Water asks Ofwat if they can do fewer infrastructure projects. Whose interests do they serve??
Tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water's new deal.
vist.ly/4jyjt
#OFWATsayNO
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A year of reasons why Ofwat should just say NO to Thames Water's outrageous deal: a licence to pollute our water until 2040.
JULY: TW pays more in fees to get £3bn bailout than it paid in fines for the 💩in our rivers.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jwt4
JULY: TW pays more in fees to get £3bn bailout than it paid in fines for the 💩in our rivers.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jwt4
December 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A year of reasons why Ofwat should just say NO to Thames Water's outrageous deal: a licence to pollute our water until 2040.
JULY: TW pays more in fees to get £3bn bailout than it paid in fines for the 💩in our rivers.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jwt4
JULY: TW pays more in fees to get £3bn bailout than it paid in fines for the 💩in our rivers.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jwt4
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Daily consumers of bottled water ingest over 90,000 more microplastic particles than people who drink tap water.
There are no warnings on bottles.
Either companies do not test their products, or conceal the harms to boost profits and exec pay.
What do regulators do?
There are no warnings on bottles.
Either companies do not test their products, or conceal the harms to boost profits and exec pay.
What do regulators do?
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year
New review finds people who drink tap water ingest only about 4,000 microplastic particles a year
www.independent.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Daily consumers of bottled water ingest over 90,000 more microplastic particles than people who drink tap water.
There are no warnings on bottles.
Either companies do not test their products, or conceal the harms to boost profits and exec pay.
What do regulators do?
There are no warnings on bottles.
Either companies do not test their products, or conceal the harms to boost profits and exec pay.
What do regulators do?
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Former Wessex Water CEO received £170k bonus despite ban on performance pay.
Received total of £693,000 in pay from Malaysian-owned parent company, YTL Utilities (UK), including bonus.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, fleeces customers, rewards bosses.
Received total of £693,000 in pay from Malaysian-owned parent company, YTL Utilities (UK), including bonus.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, fleeces customers, rewards bosses.
Former Wessex Water boss received £170,000 bonus despite ban on performance pay
Company owners say bonus was unrelated to water business and complied with ban after pollution conviction
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Former Wessex Water CEO received £170k bonus despite ban on performance pay.
Received total of £693,000 in pay from Malaysian-owned parent company, YTL Utilities (UK), including bonus.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, fleeces customers, rewards bosses.
Received total of £693,000 in pay from Malaysian-owned parent company, YTL Utilities (UK), including bonus.
Company has 47+ criminal convictions, dumps sewage in rivers, fleeces customers, rewards bosses.
Reposted by Tom Killick
A year of reasons why Ofwat should just say NO to Thames Water's outrageous deal: a licence to pollute our water until 2040.
JULY: half of Thames Water's treatment plants can't handle demand. This is where lack of investment leads.
Tell Ofwat to reject the deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jved
JULY: half of Thames Water's treatment plants can't handle demand. This is where lack of investment leads.
Tell Ofwat to reject the deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jved
December 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A year of reasons why Ofwat should just say NO to Thames Water's outrageous deal: a licence to pollute our water until 2040.
JULY: half of Thames Water's treatment plants can't handle demand. This is where lack of investment leads.
Tell Ofwat to reject the deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jved
JULY: half of Thames Water's treatment plants can't handle demand. This is where lack of investment leads.
Tell Ofwat to reject the deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jved