Plans to fine Thames Water £104m for sewage discharges has been welcomed by one of West Berkshire’s MPs. Earlier this week, the water regulator Ofwat announced it was planning the action against the Reading-based company for historic sewage spills, management of wastewater treatment works, its sewer network and storm overflows. It is the highest proposed fine: Yorkshire Water could face a penalty of £47m and Northumbrian Water £17m. It is also around nine per cent of the company’s annual turnover. The regulator blasted the firm for failing to ensure sewage discharges only happen in exceptional…