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Thames Water creditors secure former Labour minister to drive rescue deal

20 Oct 2026, 10:49 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 THAMES WATER BOARD PICK ANNOUNCED London & Valley Water said on Tuesday that Lord John Hutton has been selected as independent chair designate of the Thames Water board. The appointment would apply if the consortium’s takeover of the utility goes ahead. Source: The Guardian #ThamesWater #Labour #rescuedeal

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