Barry Gardiner

Barry Gardiner

Labour — Brent West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 14 September 2026

Debate

Water Sector: Public Ownership

Contribution

No, I will not. The company’s credit rating is now junk status. The only way it claims it can pay its bills is if the regulator allows it not to do its job of meeting its environmental performance obligations. For goodness’ sake, we do not need a referendum. We need a Secretary of State who is prepared to use the legislation that was provided for the purpose of defending the public.

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