Labour plans new water regulator for England and Wales

Labour is proposing to create a new water regulator to tackle sewage outflows and flood risks in England and Wales, merging the Environment Agency, Ofwat, and Drinking Water Inspectorate.

May 6, 2023 . 10:30 PM

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Labour plans to merge Environment Agency, Ofwat, and Drinking Water Inspectorate to create a new water regulator.
Proposed regulator aims to tackle raw sewage dumping in British waterways.
Labour would also create a separate flooding agency to protect communities in England and Wales.
Regulatory model would be retained but with a longer five-year term for capital planning.
Proposals may not be finalized until Labour's autumn conference in Liverpool.