Thames Water going down the plughole
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Re: Thames Water going down the plughole
Yes, it really is quite obscene for a government to turn an essential for basic living (water, light, heat, transport, mail ) into a commodity for exploitation/ profiteering.
How on earth were people fooled into something quite illogical:
a) Pay less
b) Get better service
c) Yet a Private company is offering this while it's existence is based on seeking profit for their shareholders
How on earth were people fooled into something quite illogical:
a) Pay less
b) Get better service
c) Yet a Private company is offering this while it's existence is based on seeking profit for their shareholders
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Re: Thames Water going down the plughole
We like fooling ourselves with the illogical (Brexit).E10EU wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:04 am Yes, it really is quite obscene for a government to turn an essential for basic living (water, light, heat, transport, mail ) into a commodity for exploitation/ profiteering.
How on earth were people fooled into something quite illogical:
a) Pay less
b) Get better service
c) Yet a Private company is offering this while it's existence is based on seeking profit for their shareholders
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Re: Thames Water going down the plughole
Is this another issue that Labour are now to the right of the Tories on?
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Re: Thames Water going down the plughole
How are you managing to hold Thames Water shares in your portfolio?
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By filling up empty bottles with tap water and storing as many as possible in the shed.Hoover Attack wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:26 amHow are you managing to hold Thames Water shares in your portfolio?
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Re: Thames Water going down the plughole
59% rise in prices incoming for those unlucky enough to fall under Thames Water jurisdiction
https://www.independent.co.uk/business/ ... 03141.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/business/ ... 03141.html
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Re: Thames Water going down the plughole
not often I agree with rees-mogg. people should refuse to pay en masse. foreign investors??