Singer slams MP over ‘insanity’ plan urging folks to not flush their bogs

Feargal Sharkey has slammed an MP for urging folks to not flush the bathroom when it rains.

The water campaigner mentioned Tory Flick Drummond’s declare it could “help” lower sewage spills was “madness”. The Meon Valley, Hants, MP additionally mentioned people ought to cease taking baths and utilizing washing machines throughout downpours.

But critics claimed it shifted blamed on to households when water companies are at fault.

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Former Undertones singer Sharkey, 65, mentioned: “Apparently this madness actually is real. Constituents asked to stop emptying baths, flushing the loo or using machines during downpours to help stop the sewage system dumping s**t into the nearest river.

“Wow! Apparently it’s all of the fault of constituents who want to carry it in for longer.” Josh Harris of Surfers Against Sewage fumed: “This is a ridiculous attempt to distract, and blame, the public.”

This comes after a National Trust boss poked fun at claims one of its sites is a dogging hotspot.

Communications chief Celia Richardson shared an article that said “sex people” have been “flocking” to Dunham Massey Hall close to Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

She posted on X: “Communications teams at the other museums and galleries get so envious of us at the National Trust. You just can’t pull in headlines like this at the Tate or V&A.”

One individual quipped again: “National Thrust!” Another replied: “Have you tried parking near the V&A? Totally unsuited for dogging.”

Dunham Massey Hall was designated a Grade I listed constructing on 5 March 1959. It has been owned by the National Trust for the reason that loss of life of Roger Grey, tenth and final Earl of Stamford in 1976. Read the total story right here.

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