"It's Not His Neck On The Line!" | Andy Burnham Faces Calls To Nationalise Water Firms

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The Government has been urged to go further to fix failing water companies amid reports Andy Burnham plans to hand oversight powers to mayors and other political leaders. According to The Telegraph, the Prime Minister is planning to announce nine new regional bodies to oversee water firms. These bodies would reportedly have local political leaders sitting on them, alongside public health officials, customers and environmental officials. Speaking with Former Mayor of Middlesbrough Andy Preston, Talk's Ian Collins says: "So the central government takes no responsibility?!" #watercompanies #privatisation #iancollins #talk Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines

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