A template press release welcoming the news that Ofwat is being replaced by a tougher water regulator.
(Note: If you have a local Lib Dem MP please check with them first!)
Lib Dem Councillor: [INSERT NAME]: “Scrapping Ofwat a big win for campaign to end sewage scandal in [AREA]”
Liberal Democrat Councillor [INSERT NAME] has welcomed the news that Ofwat is being replaced by a tougher water regulator as a victory for local people.
Scrapping Ofwat and bringing in much stronger regulation of water companies to tackle sewage dumping was a key commitment in the Liberal Democrat manifesto last year.
Councillor [INSERT NAME] commented on the news:
“I am pleased that action is finally being taken to tackle sewage dumping and clean up our rivers/beaches, after years of the Conservatives turning a blind eye to this scandal.
"The Liberal Democrats have led the way in demanding tougher action against sewage pollution, soaring bills and bloated bonuses for water company bosses.
“I hear from countless people who were furious about the state of our local rivers/beaches and the water companies being let off the hook.
“This fight is far from over. The government must now get on with setting up a new, stronger regulator to hold water companies to account.
“I will be relentlessly fighting to ensure sewage spills are stopped, bills brought down, and our waterways cleaned up for everyone to enjoy in future.”
ENDS
Notes to editor
The Liberal Democrats first called for Ofwat to be scrapped in 2022