Dozens of protestors descended on Ofgem's Glasgow office today after it was announced energy bills will soar again this October. Around 100 people waved placards and chanted outside Ofgem's Albion Street office in Commonwealth House at 4pm on Friday to protest against the rise in price cap.
The demonstration was organised by Glaswegian pressure group Power to the People who are calling for a freeze on energy prices. Earlier today Ofgem confirmed the price cap would increase from £1,971-a-year to £3,549 on October 1, meaning average household annual bills could rise by 80 per cent. The move has been met with widespread anger, as politicians and campaigners hit out.
Footage from the protest shows the group chanting 'freeze bills, not people' while holding a banner that urged 'power to the people'. Others chose to waive placards and trade union flags, with RMT, Unite and Unison supporters present.
