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Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join water industry protest

Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join water industry protest

Summary

Actor Danny Dyer, his daughter Dani, and singer Becky Hill took part in a protest in Kent demanding that water companies be returned to public ownership. The protest focused on concerns about water pollution, sewage spills, and the quality of seawater.

Key Facts

  • The protest happened in Leysdown, Kent, led by Surfers Against Sewage with 315,000 people signing a petition.
  • Protesters want water companies to be owned by the public, not private businesses.
  • Danny Dyer said the water quality was very bad and dangerous.
  • Becky Hill supported the protest to protect families and improve water cleanliness.
  • Water UK and Southern Water said they are working to reduce sewage spills and improve wastewater treatment.
  • Water UK plans to invest £104 billion over five years to reduce pollution and upgrade facilities.
  • Southern Water has a £1.5 billion plan over 10 years to improve rivers and seas.
  • The latest official water quality report rates Leysdown as "good" with no recent pollution incidents.
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