politics
Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
Key takeaways
- Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent PA Media The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a new energy policy which would give all households a basic allowance of energy at a discounted price.
- Those with the greatest need would receive an extra allowance of cheap energy and are forecast to save an average of £140 a year, compared to £100 for the majority of households.
- Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the policy was designed to end the "national scandal where millions can't afford the most basic energy they need".
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent PA Media The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a new energy policy which would give all households a basic allowance of energy at a discounted price.
Those with the greatest need would receive an extra allowance of cheap energy and are forecast to save an average of £140 a year, compared to £100 for the majority of households.
Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the policy was designed to end the "national scandal where millions can't afford the most basic energy they need".
Article preview — originally published by BBC Politics. Full story at the source.
Read full story on BBC Politics →
More top stories
Also covered by
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from BBC Politics alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place.
Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop