Today’s announcement from Ofgem will be worrying news for families across Doncaster. The expected rise in the price cap is yet another consequence of the toxic legacy left by the previous government.
Their failure over 14 years to secure our energy system has left families paying more for their energy bills, and left us at the mercy of international markets controlled by dictators. The new Government is determined to change this.
In the short term, the Government will do everything in our power to protect billpayers, including:
* reforming the regulator so it is a consumer champion
* working to make standing charges fairer
* introducing a Warm Homes Plan
The only long term solution to achieve energy independence is to sprint towards clean, homegrown power.
That’s why the Government is moving at pace to deliver on our mission for clean power, by lifting the onshore wind ban, consenting solar and getting more renewable projects built.
Labour’s mission is the only way to save families money on their bills, and get our country out of the grip of high energy prices for good.
My office is happy to support and provide advice to residents regarding energy bills, please get in touch at ed.miliband.mp@parliament.uk