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Feargal Sharkey says we are ‘killing every river in the country’ as plans for sewage penalties get watered down

It comes amid reports that Defra could be backing away from £250 million fines for water companies that spill sewage into rivers and seas.

Jack Peat by Jack Peat
2023-02-15 10:11
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Therese Coffey is reportedly backing away from plans to hit water companies with fines of up to £250 million for spilling sewage into rivers and seas.

The Environment Secretary wants to look at a “range of options”, although sources insisted the £250 million proposal remained on the table.

Coffey’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said water companies “must be held to account” for poor performance and record fines totalling £101 million were handed out in 2021.

But questions have arisen over whether the department is doing enough.

Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Feargal Sharkey said we are “slowly killing every single river in the country”.

Watch his comments in full below:

'We are slowly killing every single river in the country.'

Feargal Sharkey backs 'super' fines for profiting water companies.

The Prime Minister has denied the government is moving away from £250 million fines for water companies. pic.twitter.com/tx0kHPmjAM

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) February 14, 2023

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