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London — British Opposition Labor said parliament should be called back on Monday to freeze the winter energy bill as the country deals with its worst cost of living crisis in decades.
The demands of outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his two Conservative candidates vying to replace him are set to end when Parliament calls for the next energy price cap hike expected on Friday during the summer break. is consistent with
Johnson faces criticism from within and outside the party that he is in charge of a directionless government that will not help the public with soaring energy prices.
A British charity warns that millions could fall into poverty if the government does not come up with new measures to help. People are being forced to make unthinkable choices about how to pay their bills, causing endless worry for families and businesses," said Tangam Debonaire, the shadow leader of the Labor Party in the House of Commons. .
"Families deserve a government on their side and ready to take the necessary actions now to respond to the scale of this national emergency."
After being forced to resign last month by lawmakers from his own party, Johnson took two vacations, including a long-delayed honeymoon.
Johnson is set to step down early next month after the Conservative Party announced the winner of a showdown between Foreign Minister Liz Truss and former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak.
Labor wants to freeze energy price caps to help people cope with further surges in fuel prices. Forecasting group Cornwall Insights forecasts that the UK's average annual bill for gas and electricity will jump to £3,582 in October and £4,266 in January.
If Labor comes to power, it will reduce energy costs to the current level of £1,971 ($2,386) per year for six months from October and extend the windfall tax on oil and gas. companies that said they would cover the cost.
A government spokesperson said key spending decisions will be made by the incoming prime minister, who has already provided a £37 billion aid package. (Reporting by Andrew MacAskill, Editing by Grant McCool)
