Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos
Labour MPs are campaigning to have water companies fund the restoration of derelict public lidos across the UK. The initiative aims to improve public health and community access to outdoor swimming facilities.
Why it matters
It addresses the decline of public infrastructure and proposes a novel funding model involving utility companies.
Tooting Bec lido in south London. There are calls for Andy Burnham to make water companies responsible for funding places for people to swim. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PA Tooting Bec lido in south London. There are calls for Andy Burnham to make water companies responsible for funding places for people to swim. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PA Swimming Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos Group, whose constituencies have derelict or at-risk pools, are campaigning to make outdoor swimming available for all
The article focuses on a campaign by Labour MPs and advocates for increased public funding/corporate responsibility, which aligns with left-leaning policy preferences.
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