Citing corrupt corporate business practice, Jonson Cox appealed to Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, for more power and influence to restore trust in the water industry in the UK. Among the accusations, raises for higher-ups, avoidance of tax payment and paying shareholders in the excess of 18 billion while customers foot the bill. Amidst calls from the Department of Environment to properly emphasize the problem and bring about a solution, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour Leader, made the renationalization of the water industry a platform for his campaign. An investigation by Water Services Regulation Authority is already impending.

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