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Andy Burnham: “People are right to be angry that they are being asked to pay for bill hikes they cannot afford, only for their…”

On the recordJune 3, 2026
People are right to be angry that they are being asked to pay for bill hikes they cannot afford, only for their hard-earned cash to pour into the pockets of shareholders.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Addressing public frustration over rising water bills.

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