Enough is enough. It's time to put an end to the sewage pollution crisis that has been poisoning our waters, our health, and our trust in those who promised to protect us. But here's where it gets controversial: Is the government truly committed to change, or are we being locked into a system that prioritizes profit over public well-being? Let’s break it down.
To Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer:
You were elected on a bold promise to clean up our beaches and rivers. Now, it’s time to deliver—not just for Heather Preen and the countless victims of this sewage crisis, but for every taxpayer forced to bear the cost of this decades-long scandal. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
Why does this matter so much?
We’re fed up. Fed up with the lies, fed up with the greed, and fed up with a system that seems rigged against ordinary people. For over 30 years, water companies have prioritized corporate profits over public health and environmental safety. The result? Sewage pollution is making people ill, destroying livelihoods, and ravaging our ecosystems. Meanwhile, water bills soar, and companies rake in billions without reinvesting in the infrastructure we desperately need. It’s a vicious cycle: they profit, we suffer.
And this is the part most people miss: This isn’t an accident—it’s a choice. Since privatization, governments and regulators have turned a blind eye, allowing this scandal to fester. Today, our waters are among the dirtiest in Europe. After three decades of broken pipes, broken promises, and a devastating human toll, your government has pledged “once-in-a-generation” reforms to clean up the water industry. But here’s the catch: your plans keep us trapped in a privatized system where profit still comes before people.
What needs to change?
- Public health must be the priority—profit from sewage pollution must end. Period.
- The privatized water industry must go. It’s failed us catastrophically.
- The government must reclaim control of water companies, restructuring them to serve people and the planet, not shareholders. No option—including full public ownership—should be off the table.
Here’s the bold question we’re asking: Can we truly trust a system that has failed us for decades to fix itself? Or is it time for a radical shift that puts #PeopleBeforePayouts? We say it’s time for the latter.
Join us in demanding change. Together, we can end this profit-driven sewage scandal and reclaim our waters for future generations. Sign the petition, share the message, and let’s hold our leaders accountable.
Partner:
* Surfers Against Sewage (https://you.38degrees.org.uk/partnerships/surfers-against-sewage)
Updates:
- 1,000 signatures reached
- 500 signatures reached
- 100 signatures reached
- 50 signatures reached
- 25 signatures reached
- 10 signatures reached
Now, we ask you: Do you believe privatization has served the public interest? Or is it time to explore alternatives? Share your thoughts in the comments—let’s spark a conversation that drives real change.
