Brief
Greens call for immediate nationalisation of water firms at conference
Deputy leader Rachel Millward says the government must take water firms into public ownership now.
By Felo News Desk · Published
At the Greens conference, deputy leader Rachel Millward said water companies should be placed in public ownership immediately, with shareholders receiving no compensation. She criticised Prime Minister Keir Burnham for delaying action, calling his "10‑year plan of gentle threats" insufficient. Millward highlighted repeated failures by Thames Water and South East Water, noting residents in Sussex have been forced to buy bottled water because taps are dry. She added that no major reservoir has been built since privatisation began, despite council planning approvals. Elsewhere, deputy leader Mothin Ali announced a policy guaranteeing a job for every 18‑ to 24‑year‑old, lasting up to two years and starting within four months of leaving education.
Key facts
- Rachel Millward called for immediate nationalisation of water companies with no compensation for shareholders. (standard.co.uk)
- She said the government's 10‑year plan is not enough to address failures at Thames Water and South East Water. (standard.co.uk)
- Millward cited residents in Sussex having to buy bottled water due to lack of tap water. (standard.co.uk)
- Deputy leader Mothin Ali announced a guaranteed job scheme for 18‑ to 24‑year‑olds lasting up to two years. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Water companies should be nationalised immediately, Greens to say”
