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Thames Water to fight Burnham as ‘temporary nationalisation’ rumours swirl

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:18 July 2026
Post last modified:18 July 2026

Thames Water has f*cked up so badly that the government may be forced to nationalise it. Rather than holding its hands up and saying sorry, though, it seems the incompetent vultures managing the company are planning to take the government to court. BREAKING: The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a legal fight with Andy Burnham's new government over nationalisation. Our city editor @MarkKleinmanSky has the exclusive storyhttps://t.co/SHT8Hbpwmz pic.twitter.com/9rSuAm06yV — Sky News (@SkyNews) July 18, 2026 Thames Water the focus of scandals upon scandals Thames Water is arguably one of the worst companies operating…

Rumours swirl of an early election if Burnham wins

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:31 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Andy Burnham is running to become the MP for Makerfield, Wigan. As everyone knows, if Burnham wins, he’ll challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, becoming the PM if he succeeds. Given that Labour has a huge majority and the party doesn’t have to call an election until 2029, most assume he won’t go to the polls early. If rumours are to be believed, however, he might be eyeing one up: EXCL: Andy Burnham is considering holding a snap general election if he becomes PM.https://t.co/4vTIQ2oH5Y — Kate Ferguson (@kateferguson4) May 30, 2026 Wargaming The latest rumours comes from the Sun, and…