A new guide from Citizens Advice, Energy UK and Ofgem explains how struggling residents can get help with soaring energy bills and advice on how to make homes warmer ahead of winter.

“Help with Bills” lists charities and other organisations that residents can contact: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/energy-domestic-consumer-advice-autumnwinter-2022

Daniel Zeichner MP said:
“Whilst the advice provided in the guide is useful, its very existence shows how bad things have become. The Government needs to get a grip and tackle the problem directly. It is a political choice to allow things to spiral to this level while oil and gas giants make huge profits.

Winter is coming and we need an emergency solution. Labour’s fully funded plan would provide £46 million for Cambridge, saving the average household £1000 on their energy bills. Labour’s Warm Home Plan to insulate 19 million homes nationwide would also save households an extra £1000, reducing energy demand and lowering bills in the long-term without having to worry about staying warm in winter.

The Government’s refusal to deal with this crisis shows it is unfit for purpose and bereft of ideas after twelve years of power. At a time of national emergency, the Prime Minister is on holiday whilst his successors squabble over petty party-political matters. Cambridge residents deserve a competent Labour Government with an actual plan.”