The evidence suggests that over a long period Southern Water’s owners, directors and investors have systematically manipulated the Board, the corporate governance structures and processes, and the company’s finances, to suit their own financial priorities – all to the detriment of customers and the public good.

Damning judgements in court cases have stigmatized them as “showing a disregard for the law from the top down.”

Directors’ salaries and bonuses have come first, then investors’ demands. Customers are treated with utter contempt and derision.