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Thu, 30 June 2022

Baroness McIntosh

Baroness McIntosh

We must urgently cut fuel duty and VAT to help struggling households with the rising cost of living

13 Jun Economy

We must urgently cut fuel duty and VAT to help struggling households with the rising cost of living

I am acutely aware of the need for warm, safe and affordable homes. National Energy Action, which is the leading charity for fuel poverty and of which I am honoured to be president, campaigns to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm home.

Urgent action is required to prevent avoidable deaths as millions more face fuel poverty this winter

12 Oct 2021 Economy

Urgent action is required to prevent avoidable deaths as millions more face fuel poverty this winter

It is a matter of great concern that against the background of rising inflation, the end of furlough and cut to Universal Credit that the price cap might end in April 2022.