Government must not shy away from nationalising Thames Water

GMB Union has reacted to reports that the Prime Minister has asked officials to present more radical plans to fix Thames Water.

Cliff Roney, GMB activist and former water worker, said:

“It’s refreshing to see the government take a fresh look at the options for Thames Water.

“They must not not shy away from putting renationalisation on the table.

“Thames Water has been left to its own devices for too long and the result is crumbling infrastructure, rocketing bills, and uncertainty for water workers’ jobs and pensions.

“The best way to ensure a water industry fit for the future is to bring it back into public ownership.”