Politics · 21 July 2026

Reform's Richard Tice urges PM Burnham to seize Thames Water

Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform, has called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take control of Thames Water. Tice expressed "gut-wrenching fury" over the utility company's top executives receiving seven-figure pay deals. Thames Water faces financial difficulties and public ownership of the company is already being considered by the government.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 July 2026 at 15:21

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