Andrew Jones

Strongly agree

No

Party stance has been to keep water companies in private hands and address sewage via tougher regulation/enforcement rather than public ownership (e.g., Environment Act 2021 measures, regulator powers). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, focus on imposing massive, automatic fines and stricter regulation on private firms

Aligns with Conservative approach: retain private firms but increase penalties and regulation (e.g., higher Environment Agency enforcement, Ofwat powers, and post-2021/2023 proposals for tougher fines and monitoring). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, set a policy that private investment is the only viable way to fund the necessary upgrades

Conservatives often argue private capital is crucial for infrastructure upgrades, but they typically pair this with stronger regulation rather than stating it is the only viable funding route. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, focus on a staggered transition where failing companies are brought under state control first

While Conservatives have used special administration for failing utilities in principle, they have not advocated a planned staggered renationalisation of water; preference remains private ownership with targeted intervention only if necessary. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Conservatives privatised water in England and Wales in 1989 and have consistently opposed renationalisation, favouring private ownership with regulation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, immediate universal nationalisation to ensure all profits are reinvested into infrastructure

Immediate universal nationalisation and reinvesting all profits is strongly at odds with Conservative market-oriented policy and their historic role in privatising the sector (Water Act 1989). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.