North East politicians have reacted with horror to the huge energy price cap rise that will send average yearly bills spiralling to more than £3,500 from October.
Ministers have been warned that the UK is “headed for a disaster this winter” after regulator Ofgem confirmed that millions of people will be hit with a devastating rise in energy costs, with an 80% hike taking typical annual bills from £1,971 to £3,549. Friday morning’s news sparked widespread calls for Tory leadership candidates Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak to take urgent action when they take over as Prime Minister to prevent struggling families going cold and hungry.
Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell called on the next occupant of 10 Downing Street must “go big and bold” to prevent households being crippled by unaffordable bills.
