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Jitendra Joshi

Toxic sewage spills should trigger bonus ban for water bosses, says Labour

Labour offered on Monday to work with ministers on restricting water bosses’ bonuses after illegal sewage spills, accusing the Conservatives of turning a "blind eye to corruption" in the industry.

Opposition analysis found that about £26 million has been paid out in bonuses, benefits and incentives to executives at nine water utilities in England, including the embattled Thames Water, despite spills since the 2019 election.

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