Other companies have said they see no real possibility of renationalization.

Water utility companies, including United Utilities and Severn Trent, have warned of possible effects renationalization could have on their profits.

Bendukidze sold out in 2006 to Gazprombank, an indirectly state-controlled bank in a move that was seen by analysts as an effective renationalization.

The main opposition Labour Party has plans for more public spending, including the renationalization of some utilities and rail operators, which might unsettle investors.

Bahn humbug Renationalization of Britain's rail network is one popular cause in Brighton that definitely shares wide public support.