Reacting to the latest Ofgem price cap announcement, Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay MP said:
“This is miserable news for those already struggling to make ends meet in the run up to Christmas and follows a 10 per cent rise in August.
“The government’s own figures show that its unnecessary decision to end universal winter fuel payments to help with bills will plunge 50,000 more pensioners into poverty next year.
“The government must act. It says that its promised GB Energy will see prices fall – but when? It should support people to use less energy – and cut their bills – now. It should fund a national programme of council-delivered home insulation starting immediately.
“Insulating people’s homes means they can stay warm while using less energy, save money and produce fewer harmful carbon emissions.”