Tom Killick
@killicktom.bsky.social
Streatham, London. Support a free Palestine, public ownership, a fair voting system, taxing the rich, abolition of the monarchy. Love cats, foxes, ducks/geese/swans, cricket. Half Indian, half English. No DMs please.
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Privatisation of water is a national scandal
Repealing Thatcher's ban on public ownership of water is great, but it must mean bringing water into public ownership
Thanks to MPs like Ian Byrne, the government is already feeling the pressure
Send our NEW report to your MP: https://vist.ly/5j2im
Repealing Thatcher's ban on public ownership of water is great, but it must mean bringing water into public ownership
Thanks to MPs like Ian Byrne, the government is already feeling the pressure
Send our NEW report to your MP: https://vist.ly/5j2im
October 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Privatisation of water is a national scandal
Repealing Thatcher's ban on public ownership of water is great, but it must mean bringing water into public ownership
Thanks to MPs like Ian Byrne, the government is already feeling the pressure
Send our NEW report to your MP: https://vist.ly/5j2im
Repealing Thatcher's ban on public ownership of water is great, but it must mean bringing water into public ownership
Thanks to MPs like Ian Byrne, the government is already feeling the pressure
Send our NEW report to your MP: https://vist.ly/5j2im
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Andy Burnham has said the new water bill will “start a 10-year journey to a very different water system".
He has an open goal with Thames Water. The company is insolvent. The legislation already exists to effect the transition to public ownership.
Don't kick the can down the road - start now.
He has an open goal with Thames Water. The company is insolvent. The legislation already exists to effect the transition to public ownership.
Don't kick the can down the road - start now.
PM announces new law to allow public ownership of water firms
Mayors will also be given new powers to hold failing water firms to account.
www.independent.co.uk
September 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Andy Burnham has said the new water bill will “start a 10-year journey to a very different water system".
He has an open goal with Thames Water. The company is insolvent. The legislation already exists to effect the transition to public ownership.
Don't kick the can down the road - start now.
He has an open goal with Thames Water. The company is insolvent. The legislation already exists to effect the transition to public ownership.
Don't kick the can down the road - start now.
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41% - not for profit Welsh Water's financing costs
vs
8% - publicly owned Scottish Water's financing costs
We can't afford NOT to have public ownership - and it's the norm in 9/10 water systems globally
www.ft.com/content/6b1f...
vs
8% - publicly owned Scottish Water's financing costs
We can't afford NOT to have public ownership - and it's the norm in 9/10 water systems globally
www.ft.com/content/6b1f...
Non-profit model won’t fix water industry, says boss of non-profit utility
Welsh Water has fallen short on sewage pollution, despite having no shareholders for over two decades, chief acknowledges
www.ft.com
September 29, 2026 at 9:26 AM
41% - not for profit Welsh Water's financing costs
vs
8% - publicly owned Scottish Water's financing costs
We can't afford NOT to have public ownership - and it's the norm in 9/10 water systems globally
www.ft.com/content/6b1f...
vs
8% - publicly owned Scottish Water's financing costs
We can't afford NOT to have public ownership - and it's the norm in 9/10 water systems globally
www.ft.com/content/6b1f...
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Repealing Margaret Thatcher's ban on public ownership of water companies is wonderful
But it means absolutely nothing if he does not then bring water into public ownership
Our response to Andy Burnham's #LabourConference speech
But it means absolutely nothing if he does not then bring water into public ownership
Our response to Andy Burnham's #LabourConference speech
September 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Repealing Margaret Thatcher's ban on public ownership of water companies is wonderful
But it means absolutely nothing if he does not then bring water into public ownership
Our response to Andy Burnham's #LabourConference speech
But it means absolutely nothing if he does not then bring water into public ownership
Our response to Andy Burnham's #LabourConference speech
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Honestly I am gutted Burnham STILL hasn't brought Thames Water into special administration
Why not?
It went bust 2+ years ago
Shareholders have walked away
US hedge fund creditors want to pollute illegally then sell it
16 million so-called "customers" need you to TAKE IT BACK
Why not?
It went bust 2+ years ago
Shareholders have walked away
US hedge fund creditors want to pollute illegally then sell it
16 million so-called "customers" need you to TAKE IT BACK
September 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Honestly I am gutted Burnham STILL hasn't brought Thames Water into special administration
Why not?
It went bust 2+ years ago
Shareholders have walked away
US hedge fund creditors want to pollute illegally then sell it
16 million so-called "customers" need you to TAKE IT BACK
Why not?
It went bust 2+ years ago
Shareholders have walked away
US hedge fund creditors want to pollute illegally then sell it
16 million so-called "customers" need you to TAKE IT BACK
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“Thames Water should have been in special administration yesterday...
How can this Government be serious about their promise to reverse Thatcher’s legacy of privatisation, if they are not urgently bringing it into public hands?”
www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...
How can this Government be serious about their promise to reverse Thatcher’s legacy of privatisation, if they are not urgently bringing it into public hands?”
www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...
PM announces new law to allow public ownership of water firms
Mayors will also be given new powers to hold failing water firms to account.
www.standard.co.uk
September 29, 2026 at 9:21 PM
“Thames Water should have been in special administration yesterday...
How can this Government be serious about their promise to reverse Thatcher’s legacy of privatisation, if they are not urgently bringing it into public hands?”
www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...
How can this Government be serious about their promise to reverse Thatcher’s legacy of privatisation, if they are not urgently bringing it into public hands?”
www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...
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In England, nearly all rivers and beaches are polluted, taps run dry and trillions of litres of water are leaked each year.
Yet, we pay some of the highest water bills in Europe.
Our new report shows how this system is fixable through public ownership. 🧵
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
Yet, we pay some of the highest water bills in Europe.
Our new report shows how this system is fixable through public ownership. 🧵
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
Crystal Clear: the Solutions for Clean, Running Water
The clearest and most cost-effective route to genuine public control of England's water is through public ownership.
www.common-wealth.org
September 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
In England, nearly all rivers and beaches are polluted, taps run dry and trillions of litres of water are leaked each year.
Yet, we pay some of the highest water bills in Europe.
Our new report shows how this system is fixable through public ownership. 🧵
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
Yet, we pay some of the highest water bills in Europe.
Our new report shows how this system is fixable through public ownership. 🧵
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
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This morning, 99% of delegates polled at Labour Conference said that Thames Water should be brought into public ownership.
It's SO obvious what the public want.
Now it's time for Andy Burnham to do it. #labour26
It's SO obvious what the public want.
Now it's time for Andy Burnham to do it. #labour26
The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly | Editorial
strongEditorial:/strong Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2026 at 4:22 PM
This morning, 99% of delegates polled at Labour Conference said that Thames Water should be brought into public ownership.
It's SO obvious what the public want.
Now it's time for Andy Burnham to do it. #labour26
It's SO obvious what the public want.
Now it's time for Andy Burnham to do it. #labour26
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We asked delegates at #Labourconference to cast their vote on the future of Thames Water.
The result? 99 votes in favour of public ownership for the failed company. #Labour26
Give your MP the facts on the future of Thames Water - send them our MP briefing.
vist.ly/5k6se
The result? 99 votes in favour of public ownership for the failed company. #Labour26
Give your MP the facts on the future of Thames Water - send them our MP briefing.
vist.ly/5k6se
September 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM
We asked delegates at #Labourconference to cast their vote on the future of Thames Water.
The result? 99 votes in favour of public ownership for the failed company. #Labour26
Give your MP the facts on the future of Thames Water - send them our MP briefing.
vist.ly/5k6se
The result? 99 votes in favour of public ownership for the failed company. #Labour26
Give your MP the facts on the future of Thames Water - send them our MP briefing.
vist.ly/5k6se
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#LabourConference MPs and delegates have sent Andy Burnham a clear message today.
Get Thames Water sorted and put into public ownership - don't give it up to US Hedge Funds. #labour26
Get Thames Water sorted and put into public ownership - don't give it up to US Hedge Funds. #labour26
September 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM
#LabourConference MPs and delegates have sent Andy Burnham a clear message today.
Get Thames Water sorted and put into public ownership - don't give it up to US Hedge Funds. #labour26
Get Thames Water sorted and put into public ownership - don't give it up to US Hedge Funds. #labour26
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We've been at Labour Conference today asking MPs to show what they think should happen to Thames Water by voting - public ownership, or handing it over to US hedge funds.
This is how the vote went...
Find out more about the future for Thames Water: read our MP briefing vist.ly/5k5te
This is how the vote went...
Find out more about the future for Thames Water: read our MP briefing vist.ly/5k5te
September 28, 2026 at 1:08 PM
We've been at Labour Conference today asking MPs to show what they think should happen to Thames Water by voting - public ownership, or handing it over to US hedge funds.
This is how the vote went...
Find out more about the future for Thames Water: read our MP briefing vist.ly/5k5te
This is how the vote went...
Find out more about the future for Thames Water: read our MP briefing vist.ly/5k5te
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Andy Burnham has promised to reverse Thatcher’s legacy of privatisation
Our short NEW report outlines how he can practically deliver public ownership.
Take 2 mins to send our report to your MP now: vist.ly/5jqvg
Our short NEW report outlines how he can practically deliver public ownership.
Take 2 mins to send our report to your MP now: vist.ly/5jqvg
Andy Burnham can deliver public ownership: Share our NEW report with your MP
Your MP can be one of the MPs telling the Prime Minister that he has to deliver public ownership.
weownit.org.uk
September 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Andy Burnham has promised to reverse Thatcher’s legacy of privatisation
Our short NEW report outlines how he can practically deliver public ownership.
Take 2 mins to send our report to your MP now: vist.ly/5jqvg
Our short NEW report outlines how he can practically deliver public ownership.
Take 2 mins to send our report to your MP now: vist.ly/5jqvg
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Our new report in @mstaronline.bsky.social today
No dodging of the issue, no compromise. Ownership is key. If we don’t own the asset, we don’t get the benefit of revenue streams from bills and we don’t really have control
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/we-o...
No dodging of the issue, no compromise. Ownership is key. If we don’t own the asset, we don’t get the benefit of revenue streams from bills and we don’t really have control
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/we-o...
Nothing less than full renationalisation, campaigners tell Burnham
ANDY BURNHAM has been urged to ditch his “worse than useless” plans to create regional water boards and commit to fully renationalising Thames Water, energy companies and the Royal Mail.The prime mini...
morningstaronline.co.uk
September 24, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Our new report in @mstaronline.bsky.social today
No dodging of the issue, no compromise. Ownership is key. If we don’t own the asset, we don’t get the benefit of revenue streams from bills and we don’t really have control
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/we-o...
No dodging of the issue, no compromise. Ownership is key. If we don’t own the asset, we don’t get the benefit of revenue streams from bills and we don’t really have control
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/we-o...
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For 40 years, our public services have delivered for shareholders, pension funds and private equity - and squeezed us
It is time for legislation to force them to RAISE THEIR GAME OR GO BUST, and then take them into public ownership
Read our NEW REPORT: vist.ly/5jnq4
It is time for legislation to force them to RAISE THEIR GAME OR GO BUST, and then take them into public ownership
Read our NEW REPORT: vist.ly/5jnq4
September 24, 2026 at 11:15 AM
For 40 years, our public services have delivered for shareholders, pension funds and private equity - and squeezed us
It is time for legislation to force them to RAISE THEIR GAME OR GO BUST, and then take them into public ownership
Read our NEW REPORT: vist.ly/5jnq4
It is time for legislation to force them to RAISE THEIR GAME OR GO BUST, and then take them into public ownership
Read our NEW REPORT: vist.ly/5jnq4
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Deadline: midnight today ⏰
NO MORE water bills increases
Let them go bust, take over the failed companies
NO MORE water bills increases
Let them go bust, take over the failed companies
LET THEM GO BUST
Tell Ofwat that water companies shouldn’t get any more of our money.
No more bill hikes. Let them go bust and bring them into public ownership.
✍️ Take 2 mins to complete the consultation
Deadline⏱️: midnight on Thursday 24th September vist.ly/5jey7
Tell Ofwat that water companies shouldn’t get any more of our money.
No more bill hikes. Let them go bust and bring them into public ownership.
✍️ Take 2 mins to complete the consultation
Deadline⏱️: midnight on Thursday 24th September vist.ly/5jey7
September 24, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Deadline: midnight today ⏰
NO MORE water bills increases
Let them go bust, take over the failed companies
NO MORE water bills increases
Let them go bust, take over the failed companies
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LET THEM GO BUST
Tell Ofwat that water companies shouldn’t get any more of our money.
No more bill hikes. Let them go bust and bring them into public ownership.
✍️ Take 2 mins to complete the consultation
Deadline⏱️: midnight on Thursday 24th September vist.ly/5jey7
Tell Ofwat that water companies shouldn’t get any more of our money.
No more bill hikes. Let them go bust and bring them into public ownership.
✍️ Take 2 mins to complete the consultation
Deadline⏱️: midnight on Thursday 24th September vist.ly/5jey7
September 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM
LET THEM GO BUST
Tell Ofwat that water companies shouldn’t get any more of our money.
No more bill hikes. Let them go bust and bring them into public ownership.
✍️ Take 2 mins to complete the consultation
Deadline⏱️: midnight on Thursday 24th September vist.ly/5jey7
Tell Ofwat that water companies shouldn’t get any more of our money.
No more bill hikes. Let them go bust and bring them into public ownership.
✍️ Take 2 mins to complete the consultation
Deadline⏱️: midnight on Thursday 24th September vist.ly/5jey7
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People are sick of the private water industry's 💩 in England. Kudos to the Dyers and Becky Hill for endorsing the cause of publicly owned water.
Danny Dyer, his daughter Dani, and Becky Hill join stop the sewage protest | ITV News
The “stop the sewage” protest took place in Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent, on Sunday, as more than 315,000 people signed a petition calling for public ownership. | ITV News Meridian
www.itv.com
September 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
People are sick of the private water industry's 💩 in England. Kudos to the Dyers and Becky Hill for endorsing the cause of publicly owned water.
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Hedge funds or households? TIME TO DECIDE
Can you join our protest at Labour Party Conference next week, asking Labour MPs to vote on what should happen next for Thames Water?
🗓️Monday 28th September
🕗8am - 10am
📍Keel Wharf, toward the Wheel of Liverpool
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Can you join our protest at Labour Party Conference next week, asking Labour MPs to vote on what should happen next for Thames Water?
🗓️Monday 28th September
🕗8am - 10am
📍Keel Wharf, toward the Wheel of Liverpool
1/2
September 22, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Hedge funds or households? TIME TO DECIDE
Can you join our protest at Labour Party Conference next week, asking Labour MPs to vote on what should happen next for Thames Water?
🗓️Monday 28th September
🕗8am - 10am
📍Keel Wharf, toward the Wheel of Liverpool
1/2
Can you join our protest at Labour Party Conference next week, asking Labour MPs to vote on what should happen next for Thames Water?
🗓️Monday 28th September
🕗8am - 10am
📍Keel Wharf, toward the Wheel of Liverpool
1/2
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66 MPs spoke at the debate on water in Parliament last week. Another 5 attended. Was your MP one of them?
Our new blog on the debate has the details.
Our new blog on the debate has the details.
Water referendum debate: the room was PACKED
'I beg the minister in her response not to repeat the bogus figures that some use to argue that public ownership of one of our most essential national resources would be too expensive.
weownit.org.uk
September 21, 2026 at 9:29 AM
66 MPs spoke at the debate on water in Parliament last week. Another 5 attended. Was your MP one of them?
Our new blog on the debate has the details.
Our new blog on the debate has the details.
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This is such a powerful speech from Chris Hinchliff
There are many reasons why we must bring our water into public ownership. NATIONAL SECURITY and DEMOCRACY are not mentioned enough
There are many reasons why we must bring our water into public ownership. NATIONAL SECURITY and DEMOCRACY are not mentioned enough
September 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
This is such a powerful speech from Chris Hinchliff
There are many reasons why we must bring our water into public ownership. NATIONAL SECURITY and DEMOCRACY are not mentioned enough
There are many reasons why we must bring our water into public ownership. NATIONAL SECURITY and DEMOCRACY are not mentioned enough
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Is it too much to ask for water companies to have more actual engineers than financial engineers?
Labour MPs are speaking out for public ownership of water
It is time for Andy Burnham to bring our water into public hands
Labour MPs are speaking out for public ownership of water
It is time for Andy Burnham to bring our water into public hands
September 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Is it too much to ask for water companies to have more actual engineers than financial engineers?
Labour MPs are speaking out for public ownership of water
It is time for Andy Burnham to bring our water into public hands
Labour MPs are speaking out for public ownership of water
It is time for Andy Burnham to bring our water into public hands
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When we go into an NHS hospital, we want to be able to trust that our health is the number one priority - not a private company's profits
Tony Sullivan is absolutely spot on. It is time to end NHS privatisation
Tony Sullivan is absolutely spot on. It is time to end NHS privatisation
September 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
When we go into an NHS hospital, we want to be able to trust that our health is the number one priority - not a private company's profits
Tony Sullivan is absolutely spot on. It is time to end NHS privatisation
Tony Sullivan is absolutely spot on. It is time to end NHS privatisation
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🚨Breaking
MPs take a stand against a dangerous deal that could allow Thames Water to stay in private hands
It is time for the government to stop covering their eyes to the only viable solution here: Special Administration and then permanent public ownership
MPs take a stand against a dangerous deal that could allow Thames Water to stay in private hands
It is time for the government to stop covering their eyes to the only viable solution here: Special Administration and then permanent public ownership
September 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🚨Breaking
MPs take a stand against a dangerous deal that could allow Thames Water to stay in private hands
It is time for the government to stop covering their eyes to the only viable solution here: Special Administration and then permanent public ownership
MPs take a stand against a dangerous deal that could allow Thames Water to stay in private hands
It is time for the government to stop covering their eyes to the only viable solution here: Special Administration and then permanent public ownership
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The government keeps trying to make water privatisation work
After 37 years, it's time to accept that it has comprehensively failed. The Green Party and Adrian Ramsay fully understand that
Andy Burnham's words show he also understands this, but it is time for action
After 37 years, it's time to accept that it has comprehensively failed. The Green Party and Adrian Ramsay fully understand that
Andy Burnham's words show he also understands this, but it is time for action
September 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The government keeps trying to make water privatisation work
After 37 years, it's time to accept that it has comprehensively failed. The Green Party and Adrian Ramsay fully understand that
Andy Burnham's words show he also understands this, but it is time for action
After 37 years, it's time to accept that it has comprehensively failed. The Green Party and Adrian Ramsay fully understand that
Andy Burnham's words show he also understands this, but it is time for action
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Do you get a pay increase when you've failed to do your job? Private water company bosses do.
Claire Young is right - we should be holding the top brass to account. But we should go further. Fine the companies into oblivion, and take them into public ownership. No excuses, no delays.
Claire Young is right - we should be holding the top brass to account. But we should go further. Fine the companies into oblivion, and take them into public ownership. No excuses, no delays.
September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Do you get a pay increase when you've failed to do your job? Private water company bosses do.
Claire Young is right - we should be holding the top brass to account. But we should go further. Fine the companies into oblivion, and take them into public ownership. No excuses, no delays.
Claire Young is right - we should be holding the top brass to account. But we should go further. Fine the companies into oblivion, and take them into public ownership. No excuses, no delays.