Tory ministers were invisible on morning TV today despite the devastating price cap announcement that will heap misery on millions - sparking accusations of a "dereliction of duty".
No members of the government appeared on breakfast shows to respond and take questions on the crisis in a further sign that the zombie government is failing to act.
ITV Good Morning host Kate Garraway voiced her disbelief at the astonishing snub as the country looks to ministers for leadership.