The chair of South East Water resigned following a critical parliamentary report that found MPs had no confidence in the company's leadership. The resignation follows sustained scrutiny of the water company's performance, likely centered on operational failures, service delivery issues, or governance problems that prompted the no-confidence declaration from lawmakers. Water companies in England have faced mounting criticism over infrastructure failures, sewage discharges, and executive pay amid service deterioration. The departure signals pressure on utility leadership to account for poor performance, though it remains unclear whether additional management changes will follow or whether the company faces regulatory intervention. The no-confidence vote from MPs represents an unusual escalation of political accountability for a privatized utility operator.