Caroline Flint MP Labour’s Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, responding to Scottish Power’s announcement that they will increase the average prices of their duel fuel bills by 8.6%, gas by 8.5% and electricity by 9% from 6 December, adding £113 to the average bill, said:
“Coming just two days after Scottish Power was fined for ripping people off, this latest price rise is a slap in the face for hard-pressed consumers. While David Cameron dithers people are being left out of pocket because of the Government’s failure to stand up to the energy companies.
“These latest price rises show more clearly than ever why Labour’s price freeze is needed. Britain’s energy market isn’t working for ordinary families and businesses. Labour’s energy freeze will save money for 27 million households and 2.4 million businesses and our plans to reset the market will deliver fairer prices in the future.”