A Bristol MP has criticised the Government who last night voted down a Labour bid to have a windfall tax on oil and gas giants - which the party claims could save households £600.
Labour MP for Bristol West and shadow leader of the house of commons, Thangam Debbonaire slammed the Tories for "putting the profits of oil companies before people" as MPs rejected the move by 310 votes to 248. Ms Debbonaire said the Tories showed “their true colours by refusing to help people facing extreme hardship.”
Labour first called for the windfall tax on January 9, to fund a VAT cut on home energy bills and expand and increase the Warm Homes Discount. Such a step would save families struggling with soaring costs up to £600 off their bills.
