00:00 It's a really important issue, the state of our rivers.
00:03 They've probably never been as bad, I would say.
00:06 And they've really peaked, haven't they, with the most incredible amount of sewage
00:11 in the rivers in the last 12 months.
00:12 But look, I think it's just one of the most important things, you know.
00:15 It's not just about the fact that we can't swim in them,
00:17 and wildlife can't thrive in them, you know,
00:19 and rivers are just an important part of the ecology of our country.
00:23 And they're being polluted just for the sake of money.
00:26 The Liberal Democrats and Green Party have signed up to our manifesto.
00:30 We would like to see the Conservative Party and Labour also sign up.
00:34 You're obviously a major donor to Labour.
00:36 Do you think the party should sign up to our manifesto?
00:38 I don't see why it wouldn't, or shouldn't, I should say.
00:42 I don't see why it shouldn't, because it's a simple, strong manifesto that we need.
00:50 And I think post the election,
00:53 I'm hoping that we'll see Labour clamp down on the water companies.
00:56 And, you know, my personal favourite policy is
01:00 don't allow any more dividends until they've fixed the problem.
01:03 Make them spend that money on fixing the problem.
01:05 That's what they should have done in the first place.
01:08 Who do you think is currently the strongest party on this issue?
01:11 Do you think Labour's got a strong message out on it?
01:14 That's a tough question. Who's got the strongest message?
01:16 I haven't really seen a lot of strength from anybody.
01:19 I mean, I'd say probably the iNews party have got the strongest message.
01:23 I'm not sure.
01:24 I'm not sure.
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