Rishi Sunak has denied Labor's plans to freeze energy price caps if he becomes Prime Minister.
His opponent, Liz Truss, asked Green to the bill how he would help people to limit the impact of an energy bill hike. declined to say anything other than suspending energy levies.
Her two candidates vying for next prime minister scrutinize plans to help households with rising bills after Sircare Starmer tries to take the lead It's decided.
On Monday,Labor leaders announced that the cap would be frozen at its current level of £1,971 for six months from October, saving the average household £1,000. announced a £29 billion plan to fully bear the burden.
At a Tory leadership conference in Perth on Tuesday, Sunak denied adopting the plan, saying "I don't think it's the right approach." rice field.
When asked what he would do to help businesses with their energy costs, he said what he had done as prime minister had already "made a difference," including cutting business fees. added.
And he attacked Mr. Truss for focusing on tax cuts rather than helping families in need, saying that "millions of people are at risk of falling into poverty. And it would be a moral failure," he said.
And when asked whether to allow his second independence referendum forScotland, Mr Sunak prioritizes rising energy costs over other political issues. emphasized the importance of
"We live, of course, in a union bound by consent and democracy, and I accept that, but I don't think either now or in the near future is far away. I don't think anyone is thinking, it's time to focus on this," he said.
Ms. Truss said she did not want to preempt the budget given by the Prime Minister she was appointing. to create the next prime minister's budget in the midst of this," she said.
Truss added that the aim is to revitalize the economy and strengthen energy supplies.
On Monday, Lord Kiel accused both Tory leadership candidates of lacking ideas when he unveiled a solution to the Labor crisis.
Part of this plan will be paid for by an unexpected tax extension on the profits of oil and gas companies.
