Labour will force water companies to clean up our rivers and lakes. From today, new powers come into force that means water execs who cover up illegal sewage spills could face up to two years in prison - the toughest measures in history. From the River Trent and Attenborough to the Beeston Canal, we are cleaning up our rivers and lakes. Below the text are images of newspaper headlines about sewage in waterways.
๐งFrom today the Water (Special Measures Act) Bill will significantly increase the ability to bring forward criminal charges against law-breaking water executives.
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The Labour government is cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas through the #PlanForChange