The spiralling energy prices facing UK households need immediate action according to a new poll. More than eight out of 10 people back immediate action to prevent families on the brink plunging further into the mire as the cost of living crisis grows.
The Daily Mirror poll revealed around 82% of those quizzed, including Tories, want the Government to keep the energy price cap at its current £1,971 average a year rather than allow October’s planned rise to £3,549. The survey suggests 12 million households will battle to meet that cost – with more than one in 10 people “weeks” away from not being able to afford other bills too, reports MirrorOnline.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “These numbers are incredibly concerning, especially with families already consumed by worry about how they’ll get through the winter with bills through the roof. This zombie Tory government needs to get back to work now, their lack of action is frankly appalling and a dereliction of duty.”
