Labour and Tories Clash in Fiery Blame Game Over Soaring Energy Bills

Source: BBC

Milliband Blames Conservatives for the Upcoming Price Hike 


UK households are expected to receive a spike of  £149 in energy bills after Chancellor Rachel Reeves decided to scrap winter fuel payments, worth up to £300. This subsidy was previously available to pensioners who are not in receipt of benefits or pension credits. 


Scottish Government also seems to follow the UK Government’s footsteps as it announces the cancellation of winter fuel payments to pensioners. 



Acknowledging the energy prices spike Ed Miliband said, 

"The rise in the price cap is a direct result of the failed energy policy we inherited, which has left our country at the mercy of international gas markets controlled by dictators.

"The only solution to get bills down and greater energy independence is the government’s mission for clean, homegrown power.

"That's why we have hit the ground running, lifting the onshore wind ban, consenting unprecedented amounts of solar power and setting the largest ever budget for our renewables auction."


In response, the Conservative’s Ms Coutinho replied 


Fuel Poverty Charity has indicated six million people will rise to the fuel poverty status, urging the government to pay for the 880,000 pensioners.  

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