Labour will tomorrow kick off the next phase of its crackdown on illegal sewage spills, as it unveils its new Water (Special Measures) Bill and vows to introduce custodial sentences for water industry bosses that fail to co-operate with regulators’ investigations.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is set to deliver a major speech to water industry bosses, investors, and environmental campaigners tomorrow morning at the Thames Rowing Club, where he will provide fresh details on how the proposed legislation will provide the Environment Agency and Ofwat with sweeping new powers.

“The public are furious that in 21st century Britain, record levels of sewage are being pumped into our rivers, lakes and seas,” Reed will say. “After years of neglect, our waterways are now in an unacceptable state. That is why today I am announcing immediate action to end the disgraceful behaviour of water companies and their bosses.”

The Bill promises to

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