Tom Gordon MP calls for Yorkshire Water should publish a leak-reduction plan amid drought

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has called for Yorkshire Water to step up leak repairs and publish a detailed leak-reduction plan following declaration of drought in the county. 
 

Tom said: 

"Dry spells are becoming increasingly common yet the network has been neglected whilst people's water bills increased."

"Yorkshire Water's own data shows it lost an average of more than 260 million litres a day to leaks in 2024/25, that's 95 billion litres over the course of a year. It's simple mismanagement."

"When people are already worried about what climate change means for them and their children, they need to be confident those in charge are managing our vital resources correctly. 

"We need the reassurance of a ramped-up leak reduction plan, so we can rest easy knowing this will be mitigated and residents won't be facing a hosepipe band in the summer. 

"I will keep fighting to ensure money goes into pipes, not pay packets".