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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Craig Meighan

Starmer’s replacement as prime minister must slash energy bills, SNP says

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan urged the next Labour leader to take action on energy bills (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer’s successor must immediately slash energy bills, the SNP has said.

The party made the call as consumers face a 13% rise in energy bills from the start of July – with the average yearly bill climbing to £1,862.

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