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Wednesday, Jul 17

19

Avanti first rail firm at risk of nationalisation under Labour train plans

inews.co.uk

The West Coast Main Line operator has been heavily criticised over its service to passengers

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08

Nationalisation of railways,Martyn’s law and ban on drink spiking expected in King’s speech

aboutmanchester.co.uk

Today’s King’s speech is to include legislation to start the process of bringing the railways back into public ownership and launch Great British Railways It will also bring in legislation to reform the bus system to give greater powers to…

Tuesday, Jul 9

14

Thames Water boss issues warning over Labour nationalisation amid £15bn debt

www.express.co.uk

The water watchdog's decision on bill increases in England and Wales will be published on Thursday.

Tuesday, Jun 25

18

Wes Streeting says Labour’s rail nationalisation plan would bring down fares

metro.co.uk

It's the first time a member of the shadow cabinet has suggested the policy would bring down ticket prices.

Friday, Jun 21

07

Octopus to repay £3bn of Bulb nationalisation costs

www.ft.com

Treasury set to recoup almost all of what was forecast to be UK’s costliest bailout since 2008

Thursday, Jun 13

09

Row after deputy leader of Northumberland County Council warns of 'threat' of bus nationalisation

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness plans to take the region's buses into public ownership

Tuesday, Jun 11

12

FirstGroup boss points to TfL and the Elizabeth Line for signals on rail nationalisation

www.standard.co.uk

CEO Graham Sutherland tells the Standard that TfL’s blend of public control over private sector operators is a “good model”

Tuesday, May 28

00

Swinney calls for Labour nationalisation of Network Rail

www.expressandstar.com

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney called for Sir Keir Starmer to ‘follow the SNP’s lead’ by nationalising rail services in England.

Swinney calls for Labour nationalisation of Network Rail

www.shropshirestar.com

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney called for Sir Keir Starmer to ‘follow the SNP’s lead’ by nationalising rail services in England.

Swinney calls for Labour nationalisation of Network Rail

www.standard.co.uk

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney called for Sir Keir Starmer to ‘follow the SNP’s lead’ by nationalising rail services in England.

Tuesday, May 21

15

Reminding the Labour Party that nationalisation of energy results in higher energy bills

www.dominicraab.com

In 1985 just before privatisation of energy, consumers were spending 4.2% of total consumer spending on energy bills. Between 2000 and 2020, this figure dropped to between 2% and 3%. Even last year after the war in Ukraine and energy price…

Monday, May 20

05

Ex-VON DG Okechukwu seeks nationalisation of electricity sector

guardian.ng

A former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has canvassed the immediate nationalisation of the electricity sector of the country.

Thursday, May 16

14

Thames Water investor quits board as nationalisation plan looms

inews.co.uk

Troubled water company set to face more board resignations as shareholders refuse to inject cash to steady the ship

Friday, May 3

10

Sunday, Apr 28

15

Friday, Apr 26

02

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Nationalisation is no answer to rail chaos

www.dailymail.co.uk

With train reliability at a dire low, passengers forced to pay extortionate fares and often overcrowded carriages, few could deny that the railways are broken.

Thursday, Apr 25

00

I used to work for British Rail, so I can tell you how awful it was... Don't let anyone pretend nationalisation is some kind of panacea, writes ROSS CLARK

www.dailymail.co.uk

ROSS CLARK: Labour's plan to take rail franchises back into public hands might be popular with younger voters - but far less so among those of us who remember British Rail.

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Labour’s rail nationalisation plan will put our trains back on track

inews.co.uk

Ensuring the industry is run by railway managers rather than politicians is key to improving performance