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UK Supreme Court Denies Thames Water's Cost Claim Against MP

11/14/2025

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UK Supreme Court rejected Thames Water's claim to make Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard pay its legal costs.
Thames Water sought fees up to £1,400 per hour in a dispute over the company's financial crisis.
Maynard said the cost pursuit was retaliation for his advocacy of government control over the utility.
Thames Water is £17 billion in debt and spends up to £15 million monthly on legal and consulting fees.

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UK Supreme Court rejected Thames Water's claim to make Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard pay its legal costs.
Thames Water sought fees up to £1,400 per hour in a dispute over the company's financial crisis.
Maynard said the cost pursuit was retaliation for his advocacy of government control over the utility.
Thames Water is £17 billion in debt and spends up to £15 million monthly on legal and consulting fees.