Three ideas for how to deal with Thames Water
The Guardian proposes emergency legislation, public control via the courts or stripping the utility company of its licence Andy Burnham has told officials…
According to The Guardian, the Guardian proposes emergency legislation, public control via the courts or stripping the utility company of its licence Andy Burnham has told officials to rip up their plans for how to fix Thames Water and present him with more radical options for what to do with the stricken company.
Here are some ideas the prime minister is being urged to consider.
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