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Labour’s new powers for water customers are a ‘stitch-up’, say campaigners

Labour’s new powers for water customers are a ‘stitch-up’, say campaigners
The Guardian World Monday 07 September 2026, 08:36 UTC By Helena Horton 1 min read
Key Points

Ministers promised last year to set up new water boards for consumers that would allow them to air complaints.

Ministers promised last year to set up new water boards for consumers that would allow them to air complaints.
Labour (ORG)
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