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"None of this holds water any longer given the seismic shifts that have taken place in British politics," Farage said.

Those in agriculture, however, also have pointed out that in many areas they hold water rights dating back more than a century, which entitles them a higher priority in allocations and cutbacks.

Water services are different, because the 'switch for a better deal' advice simply doesn't, ahem, hold water.

“But if it gets universities to change policies out of fear, they can accomplish a lot even if the argument of the dear colleague letter doesn’t hold water.”

The Water Trees, which the company plans to produce in the U.S., will hold water in a 4.8-millimeter-thick plastic membrane designed to resist fire and last for more than 20 years.