September 12th 2024.
It's quite a scandalous situation for water company executives as they face the possibility of being held accountable for illegally disposing of sewage. Let us know your thoughts on this and other topics in the comments section of MetroTalk.
This news is truly appalling! The idea that these top business leaders could potentially serve up to two years in jail for covering up their actions seems like a ridiculous notion. Do we honestly believe that our government, or any government for that matter, would have the audacity to punish these individuals in such a severe manner?
These are powerful and influential figures, and as such, they are often above the laws that regular citizens must adhere to. It's preposterous to even suggest that they could face prosecution and imprisonment. A simple slap on the wrist would suffice for allowing our waterways to become hazardous and polluted. This is Nick Smith, reporting from London.
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Now, let's shift our focus to an important topic – renters' rights. As someone who has been a residential landlord for 33 years, I am supportive of measures to protect tenants. The government's pledge to abolish no-fault evictions is a step in the right direction as it provides much-needed stability for renters. Previous administrations have viewed private landlords as investors, but now, with the government recognizing their role in providing an essential service, it's time for them to be treated as legitimate businesses. This means that they should be eligible for full tax relief on their financing interest costs, just like any other business. This would prevent decent landlords from leaving the market and encourage new, responsible ones to enter, ultimately increasing the supply of rental properties and lowering rents. This is Robert Hughes, reporting from London.
Moving on to some lighter news, reader Carlos has a great idea for fixing potholes – using the material from speed humps to fill them in. This would not only make the roads smoother and faster for emergency vehicles and bus passengers, but also reduce wear and tear on vehicles. Perhaps we could also use income from speeding fines to fund road repairs. This is Tony Hallett, reporting from Chessington.
And now, let's talk about a controversial statue of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Antrim Castle Gardens in Northern Ireland. Many have criticized the life-size bronze statue, saying it bears little resemblance to the late Queen. Some have even compared it to Mrs. Doubtfire from the 1993 movie. But let's not be too harsh on the sculptor. Maybe they were looking at the wrong portraits or should have gone to Specsavers. This is Scott from West London.
Speaking of resemblances, reader Dec suggests that Labour leader Keir Starmer looks like Danger Mouse or Penfold, and it's hard to argue with that. And as for Chancellor Rishi Sunak, reader Graham Pearson thinks he has a lookalike in Roland Rat. If you're not familiar with the latter, I suggest you Google an image of him and then one of Roland Rat. This is Graham Pearson, reporting from Epsom.
And, finally, a word of advice to posties – please don't throw away your elastic bands. They become litter and can harm hedgehogs who mistake them for worms. And on a lighter note, I don't think I'd want a hug from Neo Beta the robot, but I'm sure he would make a great security guard. This is Sara from Cheltenham.
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