Water company bosses should not be allowed bonuses for 'this level of failure', says Steve Reed

The transcript discusses Labour's criticism of the current government's handling of sewage pollution in waterways. Labour proposes putting water companies under special measures, banning bonuses for water company executives, and empowering regulators to enforce stricter regulations. The focus is on redirecting funds from bonuses to fixing the sewage system and holding companies accountable for environmental failures.

What is one of Labour's main proposals to address the sewage issue?

• Privatize the water industry

• Increase taxes on water companies

• Reduce water usage by the public

• Place water companies under special measures

How much have water company bosses awarded themselves in bonuses since the last general election?

• 10 million pounds

• 15 million pounds

• 25 million pounds

• 30 million pounds

What does Labour intend to do with the funds currently used for bonuses?

• Expand water supply networks

• Build new water treatment plants

• Fix the broken sewage system

• Invest in renewable energy

What is Labour's approach to gaining control over water companies?

• Implement stricter penalties for pollution

• Increase public ownership of water companies

• Strengthen regulation and give more power to regulators

• Nationalize all water companies

What has the Conservative government been criticized for in relation to the sewage issue?

• Reducing water company taxes

• Implementing too many regulations

• Standing back and doing nothing

• Investing too much in water infrastructure