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Environment Agency says white foam at Teddington Lock was natural occurrence as sewage row intensifies

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A London MP has slammed the Environment Agency after it said white foam spotted in the River Thames she called “disgusting sewage” was not pollution but a natural occurrence.

Sarah Olney hit out after footage on Wednesday morning showed white foam in the water that was believed to be sewage at Teddington Lock, south-west London, which is popular with wild water swimmers.

Ms Olney said it

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