Water bosses are in deep trouble over dumped sewage (Picture: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock)
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This news stinks!
What an utter load of tripe regarding the news that water company bosses could be jailed for up to two years if they cover up the dumping of sewage.
Does anyone in their right mind seriously think this – or any other – government would have the audacity to jail these people?
These individuals are high-profile business leaders, and as such they are above the laws that lesser mortals have to obey.
What a cheek to even suggest that they face prosecution and jail. A slap on the wrist, maybe – that’s certainly more than enough punishment for allowing our waterways to become a dangerous, smelly, poisonous environmental hazard. Nick Smith, London
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The road to renters’ rights
As a residential landlord of 33 years standing, I am generally supportive of proposals to bolster tenant protection, including the government’s recent pledge to expedite the abolishment of no-fault evictions, as greater levels of stability for renters are needed.
Previous governments have largely classified private landlords as investors, but as the incumbent government is looking to commit them to providing an essential service, all those who remain in the market will unequivocally operate as a fully fledged business.
I therefore trust that private landlords will then be eligible to claim full tax relief on their financing interest costs, in line with other types of businesses. This would help stem the flow of decent landlords exiting the market, and enable new, responsibly minded landlords to enter the fray, which would increase the supply of rental stock and place downward pressure on rents. Robert Hughes, London
Carlos (MetroTalk, Wed) is right – we should get rid of potholes on our roads by digging up speed humps and use them to fill in the potholes.
This would make the roads smoother and quicker for emergency vehicles and smoother for bus passengers. Plus there would be less wear and tear on delivery lorries and other vehicles.
Speed cameras – maybe taking an average speed over a set length of road – could be used and any fines put towards road repairs. Tony Hallett, Chessington
Who’s that?
A new statue of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip has proved controversial (Picture: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council)
I agree that the new, life-size bronze statue of our late, beloved Queen Elizabeth at Antrim Castle Gardens in Northern Ireland looks nothing like her (Metro, Thu).
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