The Leader of the Liberal Democrats has called for a sewage tax on the profits of polluting water companies.
Sir Ed Davey was speaking on a visit to Poole yesterday.
According to latest figures the number of raw sewage discharges into rivers and the sea in England and Wales hit an all-time record last year.
Sir Ed said urgent action is needed.
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