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Statistics Watchdog Rebukes Labour Minister over Scottish Water Claims

The UK Statistics Authority found Steve Reed's claims about Scottish water pollution risked misleading the public due to lack of transparency, prompting calls for correction.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
The UK Statistics Authority says Steve Reed’s comments on Scottish water quality risk misleading the public, prompting SNP calls for an apology.

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Statistics watchdog rebukes Labour minister over Scottish water claims

The UK Statistics Authority says Steve Reed’s comments on Scottish water quality risk misleading the public, prompting SNP calls for an apology.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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UK minister humiliated in bombshell report over 'misleading' Scottish sewage claims

A UK minister has been humiliated in a bombshell report over false claims he made about water pollution in Scotland ...

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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UK minister risked 'misleading public' with claims Scottish water is dirtier than England's

Steve Reed said that 'pollution levels in Scotland are worse than they are in England' during TV interviews and online.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Stv broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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