Caroline Flint MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy and Climate Change, commenting on research from Age UK showing that 3.5 million older people are worried about keeping warm at home this winter, said:

“Under the Tories, Britain is facing an energy bill crisis, with millions of people, especially older people, struggling to heat their homes. Labour has already set out radical plans to freeze energy prices until 2017, saving the average household £120, and fix the energy market for the future, with a tough new regulator to curb rip-off bills.

 “One of the main reasons our energy bills are so high is that our homes are some of the least energy efficient in Europe – leaking heat from their roofs, walls and windows. That’s why Labour will end the scandal of cold homes, with five million homes upgraded in 10 years. Our plans will mean cheaper bills and warmer homes for millions.”