Overview

• Steve Reed received football tickets from Hutchison 3G UK, linked to Northumbrian Water's parent company, but insists no influence on water policies.
• Reed declared the tickets openly, valued at £1,786, and maintains they were unrelated to any water company discussions.
• Northumbrian Water, linked to the ticket provider, was fined £17 million for sewage discharge violations, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
• Reed has introduced legislation to hold water company executives accountable, including banning bonuses and imposing criminal liabilities.
• A new commission has been launched to investigate the water industry, aiming to address pollution and regulatory weaknesses.