Wera Hobhouse

Wera Hobhouse

Liberal Democrat — Bath

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025

Debate

Warm Home Discount

Contribution

In the UK, electricity prices are linked to the global fossil fuel market, which is at the bottom of UK households’ paying the highest energy costs in Europe. To fix that, the use of a single levy-controlled system has been suggested, with two simple rates—one for electricity and one for gas—set by Ministers. That would allow the Government to manage the cost for households and lower prices, especially for clean energy. Will the Minister look into that suggestion? I am happy to meet her to go through those details further.

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