Part of Prime Minister – in the House of Commons am ar 6 Mawrth 2024.
Rishi Sunak
The Prime Minister, Leader of the Conservative Party
My hon. Friend is right to highlight the challenge that high energy Bills have posed not just to his constituents in Romford but to constituents across the country. That is why we stepped in with a significant package of support that paid around half of a typical household energy bill when prices were at their highest.
I know my hon. Friend will join me in welcoming the fact that the energy price cap is set to fall by almost £250 in April, which will bring relief to many families, but we must hold companies to account. That is why we introduced the energy profits levy on the windfall profits caused by an unexpected increase in energy prices. We are going further to cut people’s costs by cutting their taxes and putting more money into their family bank accounts.
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