The Referendum Debate
So far, 208,044 of you have signed the petition.
Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership
Monday 14th September 430PM
The one that is about reclaiming democracy that has been for far too long in the hands of hugely wealthy and influential water company owners who have the ear of government ministers all the time, while we voters get a brief window once every 4 or 5 years.
Ironically, so much of the lobbying and PR they conduct to keep control of us captive billpayers is paid for by us - but that's another story.
100K signatures earned us a debate in parliament and that will take place tomorrow.
There are about 25 places in the public gallery, and we think that will be oversubscribed, and we will be taking turns to be in there.
It starts at 4:30PM in the Westminster Hall and we think it will end about 6pm but could be longer or shorter.
This is how you watch it live and get a transcript.
This is how you get there in real life and where you find the rules and regs - it is a WESTMINSTER HALL debate. We think there are already more people than spaces but anyone can go, of course, and this is all about democracy and you will be very welcome - huge thanks to everyone who helped this happen.
Please read carefully if you are going.
Media interviews will go on inside and out (events permitting) and the social media posts from the many groups and people who have supported this will start earlier in the day, we guess.
It is definitely not too late to ask your MP to be there and represent you. Keep going to the last minute.
Here is an easy way to find out what is happening in respect of figures in your constituency- sewage-wise- and how to contact your MP - the email addresses are easy to find on the internet.
Excellent resource -
AND - if you want to know about illegality - from our own Prof Peter Hammond - this is something everyone should know, especially your MPs.
Congratulations to WASP on getting this debate. Fingers crossed this has the outcome we need.