The British Government is trying to pass a law that could force the public to bailout failing water companies. We need to act now, before it’s too late.
The Water (Special Measures) Bill is the Government’s flagship action on water pollution. But despite its good intentions, it contains fundamental flaws requiring urgent amendment.
We demand the Bailouts provision is removed from the Bill, to stop billpayers and taxpayers having to pay off water company debts and shareholders. And Ofwat’s farcical duty to ensure water companies make a profit must be replaced with a legal duty to protect the environment and public health.
We can’t let this Bill pass unchanged, and time is running out. Back ‘Ban the Bailouts’ now, by signing the petition at the top of this page, and make government prioritise the public not the profiteering polluters.
Join us in demanding change!
SIGN THE PETITION
To: Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
The Water (Special Measures) Bill is not fit for purpose and requires urgent amendment. We demand that you:
- Ban any bailout of water company debt and shareholders using taxpayer or customer money;
- Replace Ofwat’s duty to deliver water company profits with a duty to protect the environment and public health.
The Bill covers England and Wales, so our specific demands are most relevant to people who live in England and Wales. But the principles the petition represents are relevant no matter where you live! There should never be profit from pollution, so you can still sign to show your support.
