UK's Burnham Vows Stronger Public Control Over Water

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, speaking during his first House of Commons appearance since taking power, signaled he’s open to re-nationalizing the UK's water industry. On Wednesday he will take part in his first Prime Minister's Questions session. Bloomberg's Chloe Chaplain reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Thames Water, which serves London and much of the surrounding region, is seen as the leading target for more direct government control, though the prime minister did not name it.

Yorkshire’s three Labour mayors have urged the Prime Minister to bring Yorkshire Water under greater public control through mutualisation.