Tensions were running high with viewers as well as presenters this morning as Health Secretary Sajid Javid MP appeared on Good Morning Britain to speak about the Spring Booster vaccinations for the vulnerable, plus rising energy bills for those with disabilities. Speaking to hosts Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis, Javid said Spring booster vaccinations are being offered to five million vulnerable people, including the over 75s and the immune suppressed.
And the Health Secretary also spoke about the help available for rising energy costs for those with disabilities, saying the payments are regularly kept under review and explained other levels of support, including a government package of around £9 billion. As a well-known voice in the finance press, GMB presenter Martin Lewis is a financial journalist and broadcaster, but most well-known for his work on the Money Saving Expert website which offers tips for those looking to budget better and make savings.
After listening to Sajid Javid assuring viewers that things were all in hand, Martin addressed the Health Secretary with passion in his voice saying: "Taking off my presenter's hat for a second and putting on my campaigner's hat; people on oxygen, people on dialysis machines, people in electric wheel chairs are in panic and shock that their lives are going to be cut off because of these energy rises."
