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18 Jul
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Dave W
Ofwat to be abolished as ministers look to create new water regulator

Going to be called “Ofshit” apparently.
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That article suggests they were being investigated for Fuck Keir Starmer chants? Makes zero sense for that to be thought of as criminal, what was the criminal offence that was being investigated?
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I don't think they've ever really said for what they were under investigation. This was one of my posts just after Glastonbury when they said "riot, don't riot."

Impression I kind of got was the police were just watching all the footage to see if any offences committed. Unless somebody make a specific complaint about either performance.

All guesswork really. 🤷‍♂️

paulcook wrote:larkim wrote:RicheyJames wrote:larkim wrote:Huh? 16m35s into bbc.co.uk I've rewatched and that sounds pretty much to me like "...and we'll start a riot outside the courts". Maybe I misheard/misremembered but I could have sworn that the cheeky Irish scamps said something along the lines of 'don't be starting a riot' *wink wink* My point remains that taking anything they say on stage literally is somewhat disingenuous Honestly, I found it difficult to hear it that way. I like the band generally, their film was one of my film highlights of the last couple of years. i think the prosecution is likely badly considered, but they are undoubtedly passionate about English courts prosecuting Irish nationalists like themselves and the call for a riot felt pretty genuine. Other opinions are available! They did both. First said riot, then a couple of minutes later he said "no riots, just love and support". "Love for Palestine".
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Dave W wrote:Ofwat to be abolished as ministers look to create new water regulator Going to be called “Ofshit” apparently.
why can’t they just get OFWAT to do what it is supposed to do. To properly regulate the water industry. If it needs more resources or new powers then give it what it needs. This reorganisation will be a distraction while the current water industry carries on polluting.
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Dave W wrote:Ofwat to be abolished as ministers look to create new water regulator Going to be called “Ofshit” apparently.


This has not been confirmed.

From my reading it is possible that it could be one of the recommendations *to* the government.

It is certainly not govt policy. Nor has it been announced.
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18 Jul
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You’re right, the new regulator is going to be called Offpiss.
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Son of a Pronator Man
Which would be appropriate because the water companies are taking the piss.

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