Steve Reed comments on news that millions of litres of raw sewage were illegally pumped into Lake Windermere

Steve Reed MP, Labour's Shadow Environment Secretary, commenting on news that millions of litres of raw sewage were illegally pumped into Lake Windermere, said: 

“The Conservatives just folded their arms and looked the other way while United Utilities pumped a tidal wave of raw sewage into Britain's most beautiful lake. 

“It's time for change. 

“The next Labour government will put the water companies under special measures to force United Utilities to clean up their toxic mess. 

“We will give the regulator tough new powers to make law-breaking water bosses face criminal charges and ban the payment of their multi-million pound bonuses until they clean up their toxic filth .”

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