Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos

According to The Guardian, Labour MPs are pressuring water companies to fund the reopening of Britain's derelict outdoor pools, or lidos. The campaign, led by twenty MPs and the Fabian Society, gained momentum during the recent UK heatwave—when public outdoor swimming became a lifeline for communities that still had access. The push aims to make outdoor swimming a public good.

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