# Reclaiming Essential Services

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-21T16:06:07+00:00
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## Resource

A bold new policy paper is sparking debate by proposing to reverse decades of privatization, suggesting the government take control of struggling utility companies through a “bond-for-share” swap. Aimed at making essentials like water, energy, and transport affordable again, the “Productive State” plan argues privatization has created a hidden tax that burdens households while enriching investors — a system the paper calls the “privatization premium.” By bringing services back under public ownership and even launching state-run competitors, the proposal seeks to treat essentials as rights, not profits — offering a radical, long-term solution to the cost of living crisis and building a more equitable, stable economy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7ec51b28d3aa086a

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