I am already standing up to Southern Water over unacceptable sewage discharges in our area by joining the Southern Water Forum with other MPs. The Forum puts pressure on Southern Water to get them invest in our water network.
This issue is close to my heart. I am an an active sea swimmer - enjoying swimming in the sea several times a week. Not only do I want to increase scrutiny and regulation of Southern Water and other water companies, but also ensure that Ofwat and the Environment Agency are doing their jobs properly.
On flooding, I am already in touch with local action groups and will be pressing their solutions to better rife management with the Environment Agency.