Sam Rushworth

Sam Rushworth

Labour — Bishop Auckland

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 March 2026

Debate

Middle East: Economic Update

Contribution

Constituents in Weardale, Teesdale and Gaunless valley are already paying double what they would have paid for their heating oil a week ago, and some of them simply cannot afford to fill up their tanks. Thanks to the fiscal headroom that the Chancellor has created, there is money in the system to support them, so will she consider fixed-term payments in the short term, and an expansion of the warm homes local grant in the long term, to help people to transition to cheaper forms of fuel?

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