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Christmas Water Crisis Sparks Outrage Against Southern Water
1/20/2026
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Story summary
- In December 2025, Hastings faced a water outage, leaving hundreds without water on Christmas Day.
- Labour MP Helena Dollimore criticized Southern Water for neglecting infrastructure and prioritizing dividends.
- Public frustration rose, prompting widespread accountability calls toward Southern Water's CEO.
- Sewage spills increased by 60% in 2025, underscoring ongoing environmental concerns.
