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Burnham, take note: water shareholders have their uses – they can be squeezed for cash | Nils Pratley

Owner of South West Water, Bristol Water and Bournemouth Water is tapping its investors for £550m after sewage spills South West Water owner taps investors after sewage spills Water is “a service where the shareholders never lose and the public never win,” Andy Burnham, the prime minister, told the Labour party conference last week , reflecting the popular feeling towards the industry in England.…

Burnham, take note: water shareholders have their uses – they can be squeezed for cash | Nils Pratley

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