Right now, not a single one of London’s 41 rivers is in good shape. Every single one is polluted. And this isn’t just an environmental issue - it’s a social justice issue, impacting communities from Harrow to Hackney, from Ealing to Epping Forest.
For too long, water companies like Thames Water have been allowed to neglect and pollute our waterways, putting profit over people and nature. And since Brexit, we’ve lost vital environmental protections that once held polluters to account.
Without strong EU regulations, we’ve seen a shocking rise in sewage spills and declining water quality. This is why we must fight even harder to restore and strengthen protections for our rivers.
That’s why I’m taking on the 26.2-mile challenge - to raise money for River Action and support the incredible campaigners, volunteers, and river trusts working every day to clean up our waterways and hold polluters accountable.
Change is happening. I’m proud that London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, won a historic re-election last year on a promise to build a plan to clean up London’s waterways. He’s brought together businesses and charities and committed over £1.8 billion in investment to tackle water pollution. But there’s so much more to do.
We need urgent, systemic change from water companies, businesses, and the Government. And we need your help too.
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