Labour leader accuses ministers of turning rivers into ‘open sewers’ after Thérèse Coffey says firms will face tougher penalties
Labour has dismissed government plans that could see water companies in England facing tougher fines and penalties as part of efforts to tackle pollution.
The environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, is expected to set out plans next week that ministers believe will “make polluters pay”, with fines levied on water companies put into a “water restoration fund”.
Continue reading…Labour leader accuses ministers of turning rivers into ‘open sewers’ after Thérèse Coffey says firms will face tougher penaltiesLabour has dismissed government plans that could see water companies in England facing tougher fines and penalties as part of efforts to tackle pollution.The environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, is expected to set out plans next week that ministers believe will “make polluters pay”, with fines levied on water companies put into a “water restoration fund”. Continue reading…