Clive Lewis

Clive Lewis

Labour — Norwich South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 March 2025

Debate

Water Bill

Contribution

If I could sum up the hon. and learned Member’s argument, he seems to be telling the public, “You’ve never had it so good.” I think many members of the public would disagree with that. I would also make the point that all the investment that has gone into our water since privatisation has come from our bills. Private companies have paid dividends and left themselves £60 billion in debt. That is money that otherwise would have been invested into the public water system.

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