Lib Dems urge Government to declare a national environmental emergency over sewage spills

The Liberal Democrats have long warned about the sewage pollution crisis affecting rivers and beaches, urging the Conservatives to act. They call for a national environmental emergency and involvement of health experts to protect human health. The Liberal Democrats propose stricter regulations on water companies, a sewage tax, and a restructuring of the water industry to prioritize public interest over profit.

What have the Liberal Democrats been warning the Conservatives about?

What is the proposed response to the sewage scandal mentioned in the text?

What kind of regulation do the Liberal Democrats believe should be implemented on water companies?

What is the suggested sewage tax intended to achieve?

How do the Liberal Democrats propose to change the water industry?