public ownership

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Sir Keir Starmer was in a reflective mood as he took public ownership of the unveiling of the DIP.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Previous waves in the 1930s, 1940s and 1970s were driven by a desire to preserve employment or a belief in the efficiency of public ownership and government-directed economic planning, Mulder said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

He has, however, advocated public ownership for companies like Thames Water.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Proponents of public ownership say it would give Thames Water a fresh start, allowing it to write off some of its debts and get a new long-term owner.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“Say, boy, what do you think of public ownership? Do you think the government ought to build houses for people to live in?”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright