Severn Trent reported sewage spills in Worcestershire while Andy Burnham called for fundamental water industry reform.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
Severn Trent reported sewage spills in Worcestershire while Andy Burnham called for fundamental water industry reform.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Severn Trent
UK regional water supply company
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